Apply: Test & Evaluation Manager Level 6

Reference: V-41864
Our Large Federal Government client has a requirement for a Test Manager who will be accountable for leading the planning and execution of verification and validation testing across the Sub Program Office projects. The successful candidate will be required to develop test strategies and test plans, and may involve test case development and execution. The Test & Evaluation Manager will be required to establish automated testing capability for the projects and sustainment office, including bespoke developed applications, and lead other testers from at least two other projects. 
Skills and Knowledge:
  1. Demonstrated expertise in software development testing (Agile methods) and/or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration testing.
  2. Relevant professional and academic certification is highly desirable.
  3. Essential: Bachelor level degree in ICT, Engineering or related field with at least 10 years’ experience
Major Responsibilities:
  1. Establish a test framework for team members to perform functional, system and validation/verification tests on mixed OS and web based systems.
  2. Manage reporting and documentation of all formal testing outcomes to relevant Project Directors and technical teams, ensuring all identified defects are rated for impact and priority and resolved by technical teams.
  3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with end users, security accreditation personnel, operational support teams and other stakeholders, to proactively identify and plan testing requirements of components and system deliverables.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: Contract terms between 12 and 24 months will be considered
SFIA security level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 6.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered.
 
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
 
Applications open until 25 August 2022.
Call Damien 0480 002 503 for any further information.
Company Background:
<p>Established in 2006, Whizdom is an Australian owned, Award-winning specialist provider of ICT services, Technology and Administrative contractors and permanent personnel to Government and private-sector clients nationally. We are preferred suppliers to most Government Departments via direct panel agreements and have formal supply arrangements with many multi-national and mid-sized enterprises. Our processes are quality certified by Certex and have provided in excess of $250 million of services to our clients.</p> <p>We provide a flexible, hybrid work environment for our staff and have a family first policy. Whizdom is a company that truly values its staff and what is important to them. Which is why we do not expect our people to choose between their work and family responsibilities. <br />Whizdom contractors are our long-term colleagues, so we invest in their careers far beyond their current role. We focus on providing ongoing training, and career management advice, plus brilliant benefits. </p> <p>We can confidently provide our clients access to a pool of highly skilled, industry trained professionals. This emphasis on training and regulatory compliance helps our clients to achieve both short-term and long-term goals while making the best use of their recruiting resources. Whizdom is more than your average recruitment company. </p>

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