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Job Title
Senior Test Manager
Contract start 01 October **** to 12 months, 24 months extensions.
Australian Citizen, Clearance, City role.
Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable candidates to perform the role of Test Engineers, from junior levels to expert and manager levels, to support the agency achieve overall testing strategies, managing effective planning, monitoring and execution of all testing activities within the agency.
Test Engineers ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines.
They use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to less experienced testers.
They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge.
Test Engineers plan their own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, and changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.
The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.
Main Duties
oversee the planning, development and management of test cases
implement and support the test process, policies, procedures and best practices
analyse functional requirements to determine the software application testing requirements
define the approach for scripting, test data requirements gathering, and test data gathering
ensure the provisioning of requirements for the test environments
define the inventory of test scenarios
contribute to the operations of a team, including managing business performance, establishing priorities, and managing resources and workflow
develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring to increase performance and engagement
set direction by contributing and aligning to local business plans and ICT strategies
use progress against business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance reports to inform management, strategic direction and future planning
proactively share knowledge and expertise, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues
oversee, review and advise on a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
negotiate, engage and manage relationships with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
drive innovation, continuous improvement and manage and lead change
Skills / SFIA
Methods and tools METL - Level 6
Stakeholder relationship management - Level 6
Ability
think strategically, understand linkages and develop long term plans
lead and motivate staff and create a shared sense of purpose
drive lateral thinking and innovative practices
take informed risks and manage them
mentor and oversee staff learning and development
develop and manage key strategic relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
resolve conflict using appropriate strategies, ensuring suitable outcomes for the parties involved
negotiate and influence effectively to achieve quality outcomes
understand the audience and context, anticipate responses, and effectively tailor communication and communication styles
develop strategic plans for the work area and consider work in the context of future priorities
undertake objective, critical analysis and distil the core issues
make balanced decisions using professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of ambiguity and a changing environment
work significantly independently under broad direction and act collaboratively
lead and manage others to achieve quality outcomes and project completion
drive change and manage uncertainty and guide staff through the process
Every application requires addressing selection criteria as part of the application submission.
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