Test And Assurance Manager

Bridge It Engineering; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge IT Engineering in Canberra invites an experienced Test & Evaluation Manager to join a major government capability program. The role focuses on systems engineering, integration testing, verification and validation across complex ICT environments, ensuring interoperability and compliance.

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate and deliver T&E activities, lead TRRs and develop high-quality reports, working onsite in Symonston, ACT with NV1 security clearance at start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, verification and validation.
• Strong understanding of complex systems integration, test planning and assurance methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Test & Evaluation activities, including verification and validation.
• Develop and review test plans, methodologies, procedures and technical reports.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), workshops and assurance activities.
• Identify and manage testing risks, safety considerations and system integration requirements.
• Analyse test results and assess operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Engage with stakeholders, engineering teams and project managers to support capability delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of T&E processes, standards and documentation.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Systems engineering

Verification & validation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Test and Assurance Manager | Canberra ACT

Location: Symonston, Canberra ACT

Contract: 1 January 2027 - 30 June 2028

Extension: 1 x 12-month option

Working Arrangements: Full-time onsite

Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 required at commencement, with potential upgrade to NV2

Bridge IT Engineering is seeking an experienced Test and Assurance Manager to support a major government capability program based in Canberra, ACT. This opportunity will suit an experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) professional with a strong background in systems engineering, integration testing, verification and validation within complex ICT or systems engineering environments. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, execution and reporting of Test & Evaluation activities across complex systems-of-systems environments, ensuring operational effectiveness, interoperability and compliance with engineering and assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Test & Evaluation activities, including verification and validation.
• Develop and review test plans, methodologies, procedures and technical reports.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), workshops and assurance activities.
• Identify and manage testing risks, safety considerations and system integration requirements.
• Analyse test results and assess operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Engage with stakeholders, engineering teams and project managers to support capability delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of T&E processes, standards and documentation.

Skills and Experience

To be successful, candidates will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, verification and validation.
• Strong understanding of complex systems integration, test planning and assurance methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality technical documentation and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work onsite in Symonston, ACT.
• Minimum NV1 security clearance at commencement.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.