Head of Device Testing Lab & Release Programs

Optus Enterprise; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

$80 monthly credit for Optus products

25% off Optus products

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave support

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

Optus Enterprise seeks a Device Testing Lead to own and govern the end-to-end testing portfolio for fixed and mobile devices, ensuring readiness for multiple annual launches. You will establish standards, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across testing labs, tooling and processes.

The role demands leadership across teams, governance, risk assessment and clear communication of launch risks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading device, network or technology testing and quality assurance functions.
• Strong knowledge of fixed and mobile devices, interoperability, software releases and certification processes.
• Expertise in test strategy, governance, defect management, risk assessment and release readiness.
• Experience establishing and operating technical testing laboratories, including tooling, equipment and lifecycle management.
• Strong program and portfolio management capability, including prioritisation, capacity planning and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, capability development and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, vendors and suppliers while translating complex technical risks into clear business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, planning, governance, resourcing and delivery of the fixed and mobile device testing portfolio.
• Define and maintain testing standards, methodologies, certification criteria and governance processes.
• Lead end-to-end device, software, interoperability, performance and network testing activities.
• Manage defect resolution, risk assessment, issue escalation and certification decisions to support successful launches.
• Provide device readiness recommendations and clear communication of launch risks and mitigation plans.
• Oversee the device testing laboratory roadmap, including equipment, tooling, environments, maintenance and budget management.
• Lead vendor and stakeholder relationships while developing team capability, driving continuous improvement, automation and testing efficiency.

Skills

Device testing leadership

Fixed/mobile devices

Test strategy & governance

Defect management

Risk assessment

Lab operations

Program & portfolio mgmt

People leadership

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Optus Enterprise seeks a Device Testing Lead to own and govern the end-to-end testing portfolio for fixed and mobile devices, ensuring readiness for multiple annual launches. You will establish standards, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across testing labs, tooling and processes.

The role demands leadership across teams, governance, risk assessment and clear communication of launch risks.