APS 6 - ICT Testing Assurance and Governance Manager

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

- $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Laverton - VIC

The Role
As the Test Analyst, you will provide support to the delivery and continuous improvement of systems, drawing on your deep knowledge of testing principles, IT standards, policy frameworks and expert quality assurance services. You will perform and coordinate testing activities, develop automated test cases, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure digital services meet business and user needs.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

- Provide advice and guidance on test governance, test planning, execution and quality assurance best practices.
- Assist in managing test processes, including test plans, resources, schedules, deliverables and traceability.
- Contribute to test planning, assurance activities, governance reporting and quality assessments.
- Monitor testing compliance, quality outcomes and release readiness, providing clear reporting and recommendations.
- Support the undertaking of builds and testing activities in coordination with Delivery and Sustainment teams.
- Support testing and acceptance activities, including the coordination and execution of these activities.
- Develop and maintain automated testing solutions using UFT, ALM and Python.
- Strengthen and continuously improve testing governance, assurance processes and quality standards.
- Identify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

- $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Laverton - VIC

The Role
As the Test Analyst, you will provide support to the delivery and continuous improvement of systems, drawing on your deep knowledge of testing principles, IT standards, policy frameworks and expert quality assurance services.



You will perform and coordinate testing activities, develop automated test cases, and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure digital services meet business and user needs.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

- Provide advice and guidance on test governance, test planning, execution and quality assurance best practices.
- Assist in managing test processes, including test plans, resources, schedules, deliverables and traceability.
- Contribute to test planning, assurance activities, governance reporting and quality assessments.
- Monitor testing compliance, quality outcomes and release readiness, providing transparent reporting and recommendations.
- Support the undertaking of builds and testing activities in coordination with Delivery and Sustainment teams.
- Support testing and acceptance activities, including the coordination and execution of these activities.
- Develop and maintain automated testing solutions using UFT, ALM and Python.
- Strengthen and continuously improve testing governance, assurance processes and quality standards.
- Identify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

- $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Laverton - VIC

About our Team

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a key part of the One Defence reform agenda. ERP will standardise and integrate essential Defence functions into a single SAP platform, supporting a whole-of-Defence transformation. The ERP Support Organisation (ESO)



coordinates sustainment across both legacy applications and new S/4HANA capabilities.

Within the ESO, the Transition, Planning and Support (TPS) Directorate is a specialist Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO) function that performs a critical role in assuring the quality, integrity and performance of the Department's SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business systems and applications.

Through its integrated Transition Management, Change and Release Management, and Testing and Quality Assurance teams, TPS enables the successful delivery of system enhancements and business capabilities while safeguarding operational continuity across the Department.

Our Ideal Candidate
We want to hear from you, if you have the skills and ability to contribute to the following:

- Demonstrated experience in Test Governance, Assurance and Continuous Improvement within a complex ICT workplace.
- Ability to identify, anticipate and respond to business needs, resolving complex issues through effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.
- Strong ability to identify gaps, assess risks and drive improvements to testing processes and quality outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Extensive experience in testing, quality assurance, release management and change management practices.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of high‑quality outcomes.
- Mandatory technical skills and experience in UFT (Open Text Unified Functional Testing), ALM/Quality Centre and Python.

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📌 APS 6 - ICT Testing Assurance and Governance Manager (Australia)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Australia