Test Manager

Redwolf Rosch Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwolf + Rosch Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager to lead QA and test execution for a major ICT modernization initiative for a large Queensland State Government department. You will oversee end-to-end testing, including SIT and UAT, across three concurrent project streams involving core operations systems, scheduling management, and analytics capabilities.

This role requires 5+ years in software test management, strong Agile experience (including PI planning), SIT across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Test Manager delivering complex ICT projects.
• Proven experience establishing test strategies within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong SIT background across data analytics platforms and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software testing lifecycle activities across system testing, integration, and UAT phases.
• Develop, update, and maintain the overarching Test Strategy, SIT Plan, and UAT Plans.
• Define entry/exit criteria for testing phases with stakeholders.
• Coordinate defect resolution and report progress across project work packages.
• Lead risk-based testing, ensuring traceability to requirements.
• Coach and support Test Leads and Analysts in delivery squads.

Skills

Agile delivery

SIT testing

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Education

ISTQB CTFL

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Enterprise test management

Job description

• Contract duration: 07/12/2026 to 02/07/2027
• Location: North Brisbane/CBD 50% hybrid
• 40 hours/week
• Daily rate (inc super): $1,000-$1,150

Test Manager

• Contract duration: 07/12/2026 to 02/07/2027
• Location: North Brisbane/CBD 50% hybrid
• 40 hours/week
• Daily rate (inc super): $1,000-$1,150

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Manager to lead quality assurance and test execution across a major ICT modernise and replace initiative for a large Queensland State Government department.

This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end testing activities, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), across three concurrent project streams involving core operations systems, scheduling management, and enterprise data analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee software testing lifecycle activities across system testing, integration, and UAT phases.
• Develop, update, and maintain the overarching Test Strategy, SIT Test Plan, and UAT Test Plans.
• Define and manage clear entry/exit criteria for all testing phases in collaboration with key business and technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate defect resolution and maintain clear progress reporting across all active project work packages.
• Lead risk-based testing approaches, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability against functional and non-functional requirements.
• Coach and support Test Leads and Analysts embedded within project delivery squads.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Test Manager delivering complex, multi-stream ICT projects/programs.
• Proven experience establishing test strategies within Agile delivery environments (including Program Increment planning).
• Strong background in System Integration Testing (SIT) across modern software applications, data warehouse/analytics platforms, and third-party APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing frameworks, regression test suites, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent tertiary qualification in IT/Computer Science.
• Excellent stakeholder management and risk communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced ISTQB® certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, AI Testing CT-AI).
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and enterprise test management tooling.
• Prior experience delivering systems within Queensland Government framework governance.

Redwolf + Rosch invite and encourage applications from all backgrounds of gender, disability, culture,and race.

Additional information

• Contract duration: 07/12/2026 to 02/07/2027
• Location: North Brisbane/CBD 50% hybrid
• Daily rate (inc super): $1,000-$1,150