Test Manager

Job details

• Posted23 June 2026
• SalaryNegotiable
• LocationMelbourne
• Job type Contract
• Discipline Digital & Product Engineering
• Reference90M0710745_1782172246

Job description

• Location: Canberra ACT, Adelaide SA, Melbourne VIC
• Initial Contract: 12 months contract + 2 X 12 months extension
• Must be an Australian Citizen with an active Baseline clearance

FinXL is seeking a results-driven Test Manager with specialised skills in test governance, resource management, and large-scale delivery. In this role, you will provide end-to-end testing leadership across a major federal government technology ecosystem. This position has a strong focus on defining testing strategies, driving high-quality testing processes, and ensuring that complex ICT services are fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the timely delivery of complex testing outcomes and govern the overarching quality of testing processes across the program.
• Lead and support the operations of the testing team, including workload prioritisation, resource allocation, and monitoring performance against KPIs.
• Plan, develop, and manage complex test cases across various testing stages and platforms, while defining technical requirements for test environments.
• Provide definitive, expert advice on testing methodologies and tools, tailoring processes to align with organisational standards and policies.
• Identify, analyse, manage, and report on trends relating to defects, programming errors, and operational non-compliance.
• Partner and collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and external software vendors, to achieve project objectives.
• Build team capability and engagement through proactive knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching

Technical Skill & Experience

• Extensive demonstrated experience working as a Test Manager within large, complex ICT environments.
• Deep expertise in developing test policies, managing risks, and leading strategic, large-scale testing activities (aligned with SFIA Level 6 Testing).
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with ITIL processes and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management (QM), including conducting formal process assessments and driving continuous improvements.
• Proven capability in planning and managing acceptance testing activities, ensuring scenarios reflect realistic operational conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide authoritative advice, resolve conflicts, and translate technical quality metrics for key stakeholders.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply by clicking the " Apply Now" Button. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

FinXL encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.