Test Manager

Test Manager

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the environment, candidates must:

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  Be an Australian Citizen
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  Hold an active TSPV security clearance
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  Before applying, please visit https://www.agsva.gov.au/about/security-clearance-definitions if you're unsure if you meet this requirement

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  RFQ type DMP2: ICT Labour Hire
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  RFQ ID LH-05990
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  RFQ published date Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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  Deadline for asking questions Friday, 8th May 2026
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  RFQ closing date Thursday, 14th May 2026
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  Buyer Department of Defence (SA)
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  Buyer contact No contact details reported. Please direct questions through the 'Question and Answers' portion of the RFQ process.

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  Estimated start date Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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  Initial contract duration 12 months
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  Extension term 12 months
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  Number of extensions 2
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  Maximum number of candidates per seller 2
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  Experience level EL1 equivalent
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  Location of work ACT
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  Working arrangements Onsite
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  Working arrangements will be at the discretion of the assigned work area, subject to operational need. Due to the nature of ASD’s operations, not all work areas can accommodate work from home.
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  Maximum hours 40 hours per week
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  Security clearance Must be able to obtain Positive Vetting

Job details
Test Managers oversee the whole testing practice and manage the deployment of testing resources and testing approaches.
Key duties and responsibilities

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  Provide clear reporting of test results and ensure they are understood within technical team
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  Accountable for coordination of testing activities and ensure integrity of test results
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  Identify process improvements that contribute to testing standards and best practices
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  Applies expertise in testing tools, methodologies and processes
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  Analyse complex testing issues and apply expertise to identify and recommend courses of action
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  Maintain knowledge of change control procedures and change management tools
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  Designs test cases and scripts mapping to determined criteria, record and report outcomes

About the organisation
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government. Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD’s Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA). This will be required prior to commencing and ASD will allocate successful candidates to work areas based on operational needs. Further information on the OSA is available at: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/how-apply/candidate-information

Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. (500-800 words)
Essential criteria

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  1.Plans and drives testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems and service development. Provides authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test planning and execution. Adopts and adapts appropriate testing methods, automated tools and techniques to solve problems in tools and testing approaches. Measures and monitors applications of standards for testing. Assesses risks and takes preventative action. Identifies improvements and contributes to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing.
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  2.Provides advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. Tailors processes in line with agreed standards and evaluation of methods and tools. Reviews and improves usage and application of methods and tools.
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  3.Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules. Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios to test that systems, products and services fulfil the acceptance criteria and deliver the predicted business benefits. Collaborates with project colleagues and stakeholders involved in the analysis, development and operation of products, systems or services to ensure accuracy and comprehensive test coverage. Analyses and reports on test activities, results, issues and risks including the work of others.
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  4.Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned, and the collection and dissemination of relevant information. Implements stakeholder engagement/communications plan. Collects and uses feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure the effectiveness of stakeholder management. Helps develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.

Unfortunately, candidates on any type of visa are not eligible for this role.

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