Manager QA/Testing - Temp Opp Up to 32 months

Transport for NSW; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Manager QA/Testing on a fixed-term arrangement up to 32 months to lead end-to-end testing of ICT systems. You will shape test strategies, manage testing scripts, and drive quality assurance across complex projects while balancing time, cost and quality.

The role emphasizes automation, data-driven testing and AI-enabled tools, with a focus on governance, integration testing, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong testing, analytical and quality engineering capability across complex operations, data and technology environments.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into effective test strategies.
• Experience in test governance, defect management and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative and outcome-focused leadership in end-to-end testing across systems and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system testing and quality assurance for ICT projects.
• Develop and execute test strategies and plans; manage testing scripts and reports.
• Support continuous improvement and adoption of automation and AI-powered testing tools.

Job description

Manager QA/Testing - Temp Opp Up to 32 months

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number:112620

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$163145.0-$182721.0

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a team delivering high-quality ICT systems and services, this role will see you manage end-to-end system testing and quality assurance, ensuring new and enhanced systems perform as expected and meet business, technical and security requirements.

You will develop and execute test strategies and plans, manage testing scripts, identify and document defects, prepare test reports, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where time, cost and quality need to be carefully balanced.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your strong testing, analytical and quality engineering capability across complex operations, data and technology environments will enable you to translate business and technical requirements into effective test strategies, manage quality risks, and provide confidence in solution integration, reliability and operational readiness.

You will bring a modern approach to testing, leveraging automation, data-driven testing, AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve test efficiency, coverage, traceability and quality insights.

You’re recognised as a collaborative and outcome-focused Test Manager, experienced in leading end-to-end testing across systems, integrations, data, interfaces, UAT, operational readiness and releases, while driving strong test governance, defect management, vendor assurance and stakeholder engagement.

You will champion continuous improvement and Quality Engineering practices, identifying opportunities to embed automation and intelligent tooling throughout the delivery lifecycle to deliver reliable, resilient and customer-focused technology outcomes.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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