Test Manager

2 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Aventious Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Initial Contract: ASAP to 30 June 2026, with potential 2x12-month extensions
  • Client: Federal Government Agency
  • Working Arrangements: Hybrid
  • Location: Candidates based in Canberra, ACT are preferred, however the agency is open to considering applicants from other states and territories.
  • Candidates must hold a minimum NV1 security clearance, due to government requirements.

ABOUT US

Aventious is a Canberra-based, 100% Australian-owned labour-hire agency connecting highly skilled IT and business professionals with federal government projects across Australia. We supply contract talent in areas such as project and delivery management, enterprise architecture, business analysis, testing, software development, and data science, helping agencies deliver complex programs and achieve meaningful outcomes.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
     - We operate with transparency and honesty.
  • Excellence
     - We deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.
  • Collaboration
     - We work as a team to achieve success.
  • Innovation
     - We embrace new ideas to create value.

THE ROLE

As Test Manager, you'll lead testing across transformation programs, defining and delivering the overall test strategy and framework. You'll work closely with business stakeholders and development teams to plan, execute, and oversee testing for multiple releases, ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and user expectations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Working with business stakeholders and multiple development teams to understand the scope of product releases and work with the team to develop and document test strategies and acceptance criteria based on business objectives, functional requirements, and service level requirements
  • Defining and implementing test management frameworks and tools including test automation
  • Developing test plans for specific releases and performing quality reviews of vendor produced test plans for specific releases
  • Managing and reporting on testing activities including functional, integration and regression testing for each release cycle
  • Planning and leading user acceptance testing for multiple releases
  • Reporting and tracking the resolution of issues as they are found in testing
  • Assisting with issue triage
  • Developing test reports
  • Promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture

MANDATORY CRITERIA

  • 10+ years dedicated testing experience and 5+ years test leadership experience
  • Experience in a test leadership role within a large and complex digital transformation project in government
  • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in developing program-level testing strategies in collaboration with technology delivery teams and business change management teams
  • Proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Test Manager, Jira and Azure DevOps
  • Strong experience with backend API testing/interfaces: REST, JSON, XML
  • Strong experience with standalone .Net applications and websites
  • Proven experience of working in an Agile team

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science (or other relevant discipline)
  • Automation skills
  • Strong experience with ServiceNow applications

WHY JOIN AVENTIOUS?

Aventious prioritises your professional success and personal well-being by offering a range of exclusive benefits:

  • Enjoy reliable fortnightly salary and super payments
  • Access to complimentary financial planning service to support your goals
  • Benefit from regular progress check-ins to ensure success in your role
  • Receive coaching and mentoring from experienced staff
  • Take advantage of novated car leasing options for added convenience

TO APPLY

Think this role could be a good fit for you?

To express your interest, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valued and will help us drive meaningful change.

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