Quality and Test Manager

Bailey Abbott Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Abbott Pty Ltd is seeking a Test Manager to lead quality assurance for a large Darwin-based program. You will manage testing services, ensure comprehensive test plans, and coordinate with project managers and vendors to deliver high-quality project products.

The role requires strategic leadership of both permanent and contract testers, effective communication with stakeholders, and strong experience in test automation and SDLC governance.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Test Manager/Senior Test Lead on a large ICT program.
• Demonstrated ability to lead one or more testing teams delivering services within a program setting.
• Ability to articulate objectives of a quality and testing function to diverse stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of quality/testing management methodologies, techniques and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Improve speed and coverage of testing delivery.
• Own test plans, documentation, cases and outcomes with stakeholders and vendors.
• Lead a team of permanent/contract staff delivering testing services.
• Prioritise test work packages across projects with the team.
• Oversee resource planning and management at project level.
• Address issues that impede testing efforts and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the program.

Skills

Test Management

Team Leadership

Test Automation

Quality Assurance

Test Planning

Stakeholder Communication

SDLC & QA Frameworks

Risk & Issue Management

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

SmartBear TestComplete

Job description

Test Manager

Location: Darwin, NT (Darwin-based preferred)

Contract Term: 12 Months

We exist to bring amazing people together to explore the art of possible.

Bailey Abbott are a progressive and dynamic IT Consultancy business working across both Public and Private sectors. People are at the core of everything we do. We're all about nurturing and inspiring people - ours and our clients. We bring a positive attitude and mindset to everything we do. We confidently use our knowledge and skills to solve problems, finding a better and easier way forward.

We deliver transformational outcomes to take businesses further, fearlessly. Confidence and trust is fundamental to delivering superior outcomes and we take ownership and responsibility for our commitments.

Our People

When you assemble an extraordinary group of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills, something truly magical occurs. By cultivating an environment and fostering a culture that encourages and inspires, we unlock the full potential of each person, allowing them to bring forth their very best.

Our specialist IT Consultants are creative, collaborative, and passionate. We're strong advocates for change, challenging the status quo through new thinking, technology, and practices. Always exploring creative ways to simplify complexity.

About The Role

Our Darwin based client is looking for a Quality & Testing Manager. You will be required to manage testing services for a large in-flight program. This role will also support Project Managers and leads in ensuring that appropriate complete test plans are in place and delivered on to ensure the quality of project products.

Key Responsibilities

• Make continuous improvements to the speed and coverage of delivery of testing outcomes
• Be accountable for the quality test plans, test documentation, test cases and test outcomes for the program in close collaboration with all stakeholders including third party vendors
• Lead a team of permanent and contract staff in the delivery of required services
• Work with the quality and testing team members to prioritise test work packages across projects
• Oversee and advise on project level resource planning and management
• Oversee and proactively manage all issues that impede test efforts
• Work with senior stakeholders

Essential Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Test Manager / Senior Test Lead on a large ICT program
• Demonstrated track record in managing one or more teams to deliver testing services in a program setting
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the objectives of a successful quality and testing function
• Expert knowledge and understanding of quality and testing management methodology, techniques and frameworks
• Ability to identify and describe the tactics necessary to ensure that testing outcomes meet the customer requirements of the program
• Ability to lead a team so that testing requirements at a functional and technical level are presented in natural language so they can be understood by all stakeholders
• Extensive experience in reviewing and validating project test plans, scenarios, test cases and test scripts
• Strong knowledge and understanding of software development lifecycle and associated project management methodology, techniques and frameworks
• High level of leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to take a lead role in engagement across business, vendor and program stakeholders
• Experience in Test Management and Test Automation methods and tools
• Written communication - demonstrated ability to prepare plans, presentations and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; edit written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs

Desirable Skills And Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in a Test Manager / Senior Test Lead role
• An understanding of the Australian National Safety and Quality Health Services (NSQHS) Standards
• An understanding of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and its use in an organisation. Experience working in a large scale/ multi-year program environment will be well regarded
• Health industry experience and general familiarity with clinical terminology, data and systems will be well regarded
• Possess relevant certification such as ISTQB
• Experience in testing activities for a COTS based solution
• Experience with SmartBear - TestComplete automation tool

Required Clearances

• National Police Check
• Working with Children (OCHRE)