Job Description
Darwin, Australia | Posted on 17/07/2026
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The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) Digital Transformation Program is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee and coordinate end-to-end testing activities across a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives. The program supports the Northern Territory Government's strategic objectives of reducing crime and improving community safety through the delivery of modern technology solutions and cross-agency reforms.
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The successful candidate will lead testing efforts across complex, multi-vendor and multi-system environments, ensuring quality outcomes through rigorous governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight. A key area of focus will include supporting the Worker Screening Reform Program and other cross-agency initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage testing activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with project schedules and quality standards.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, and reporting artefacts.
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Coordinate testing activities across project teams, vendors, business stakeholders, and external agencies.
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Review business and technical requirements to ensure complete and traceable test coverage.
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Oversee test design, execution, defect management, defect triage, and resolution processes.
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Manage System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production Verification Testing.
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Provide executive and project-level reporting on testing progress, quality metrics, issues, risks, and outcomes.
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Identify, manage, and escalate testing-related risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, governance processes, and quality outcomes.
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Requirements
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Essential Skills and Experience
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Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
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ISTQB Test Manager, Test Analyst, or equivalent testing certification.
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Demonstrated experience leading testing functions within large and complex ICT environments.
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Robust experience developing and implementing enterprise-level test strategies and plans.
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Proven expertise in end-to-end test management, execution, defect management, and reporting.
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Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or equivalent platforms.
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Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and testing frameworks.
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Ability to interpret functional and technical requirements and translate them into effective test coverage.
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Experience working across integrated systems and multi-vendor delivery environments.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Demonstrated capability managing testing risks, dependencies, and governance requirements.
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Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex defects and quality issues.
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Working knowledge of SQL Server or similar database platforms.
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Desirable Skills and Experience
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Previous experience delivering technology projects within government or highly regulated environments.
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Experience supporting digital transformation programs within policing, justice, emergency services, public safety, or related operational domains.
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Familiarity with cross-agency governance and large-scale transformation initiatives.
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