Test Manager

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Test Lead to drive testing for the Victorian Transport Digital Engineering (VTDE) program, ensuring fit-for-purpose digital solutions are delivered through effective testing strategies, quality assurance, and governance.

The role leads multiple testing streams across complex programs, managing resources, budgets, vendors, and delivery partners to achieve quality outcomes and align testing activities with departmental digital

Qualifications

• Solves complex problems by thinking strategically, working across teams and government, and delivering practical, sustainable solutions.
• Leads and influences diverse stakeholders, balancing competing priorities to achieve positive outcomes and resolve complex issues.
• Uses strong digital and technology expertise to improve service delivery and support successful business and digital transformation.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement by identifying better ways of working, encouraging new ideas, and embedding quality and efficiency.
• Focuses on customer and community outcomes by understanding stakeholder needs, managing quality risks, and delivering services that create lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Leads testing for multiple streams across complex programs, ensuring quality outcomes.
• Oversees test planning, enterprise testing frameworks, and governance.
• Manages resources, budgets, vendors, and delivery partners; mitigates testing and readiness risks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Digital & technology expertise

Innovation & continuous improvement

Customer focus

Tools

TestRail

JIRA

SQL

ALM

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Test Lead leads testing for the Victorian Transport Digital Engineering (VTDE) program, ensuring fit-for-purpose digital solutions are delivered through effective testing strategies, quality assurance, and governance. The role develops enterprise testing frameworks, oversees test planning, and provides expert advice on testing risks, quality, and deployment readiness.

The role leads multiple testing streams across complex programs, managing resources, budgets, vendors, and delivery partners to achieve quality outcomes. It identifies and manages testing and business readiness risks, influences senior stakeholders, and ensures testing activities align with departmental objectives and digital transformation priorities.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

• Solves complex problems by thinking strategically, working across teams and government, and delivering practical, sustainable solutions.
• Leads and influences diverse stakeholders, balancing competing priorities to achieve positive outcomes and resolve complex issues.
• Uses strong digital and technology expertise to improve service delivery and support successful business and digital transformation.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement by identifying better ways of working, encouraging new ideas, and embedding quality and efficiency.
• Focuses on customer and community outcomes by understanding stakeholder needs, managing quality risks, and delivering services that create lasting value.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience delivering testing across waterfall, agile and hybrid project environments. (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with TestRail, JIRA, SQL and ALM. (mandatory)
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with automation testing experience being an advantage. (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 31st August 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Parul Srivastava, Project Director, Victorian Transport Digital Engineering Transformation via email [e-mail].

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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