LCD-24-0066D - Test and Assurance Manager

Indigitise Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigitise Pty Ltd in Canberra seeks a Test and Assurance Manager to lead the T&E program within the Validate Frame, ensuring the correct testing methodologies are applied to the LNIC system. The role emphasizes systems engineering leadership and hands-on management of testing activities.

You will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, maintain security clearance requirements, and coordinate across engineering, testing, and ICT disciplines to deliver robust assurance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in T&E roles.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Must hold, a minimum NV1 security clearance.
• Must be able to work in person at the primary facility; willingness to move if out of state.
• Level 3 position under the panel; meet the requirements of the skills and experience outlined in the panel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the T&E program within the Validate Frame to ensure proper methodologies are used in LNIC.
• Manage and coordinate testing activities, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders and cross-functional teams across engineering, ICT, and project management.

Skills

Leadership

T&E experience

Systems engineering

Stakeholder collaboration

Willingness to relocate

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Information systems

Job description

LCD-24-0066D - Test and Assurance Manager

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 27/10/2026

The position is primarily aSystems Engineering role within the Validate Frame with a strong focus on theconduct and management of T&E activities to ensure that sufficient andcorrect T&E methodologies are employed in LNIC.

Requirements

Mandatoryqualifications and requirements.

Failureto meet or suitably address these requirements will be grounds for rejection ofthe submission.

• This is alevel 3 position under the panel and all applicants must meet therequirements of the skills and experience outlined in the panel.
  
• Demonstratedexperience in T&E roles.
  
• Excellentknowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
  
• Excellentorganisational and leadership skills.
  
• Must beable to work in person at the primary facility, out of state applicantsare to explicitly address willingness to move in the submission.
  
• Must hold, a minimum NV1 security clearance.
  

Highly Desirable

• PreviousADF service or previous experience in Defence T&E roles.
  
• Experiencewithin Defence acquisition, sustainment, systems engineering, integration,test and evaluation, ICT, or project management environments.
  
• Experiencein engineering, computer science or related C4 disciplines.
  
• TheContractor’s demonstrated ability to engage with Defence stakeholdersincluding ADF, APS, and contractors.
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Familiaritywith configuration management practices applied to complex systems,including management of software and hardware baselines, version control,and documentation control.
  
• Knowledgeof deployable, joint, or coalition ICT or mission systems, includingoperational considerations for integration, interoperability, andsustainment.
  
• Experienceproducing technical reports, engineering assessments, or recommendationsto inform senior stakeholders or decision ‑ makers.
  
• Exposureto, or experience working within, Defence capability development,integration, test and evaluation, or research and experimentationenvironments.
  
• An understanding of FVEY’s networks, systems and processes