Profectus is seeking an experienced Test and Assurance Manager to plan, conduct and report test and evaluation activities within an Australian Government agency. The role sits in a systems engineering team that runs integration, compliance and performance testing of networked communications and information systems in purpose-built integration labs. The work covers test planning, test conduct, results analysis and test reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, conduct and report allocated test and evaluation (T&E;) activities
Identify, manage and coordinate the tests required for each system under test, including associated risks and the safety program
Advise project managers on test objectives, test methodology, trial planning, scheduling, conduct, evaluation and reporting
Advise project managers on the operating conditions and limitations of the integration labs used for testing
Review test plans and supporting plans to confirm they are a sound basis for each T&E; activity
Run T&E; workshops such as test readiness reviews (TRRs) and TRCs
Supervise test participants and deliver briefs and debriefs
Collect, manage and analyse test results to produce test reports
Assess the operational effectiveness and suitability of systems tested in the lab environments
Develop and adapt engineering and T&E; templates, and standardise guidance on how testing is conducted in the labs
Work with internal and external stakeholders to prioritise and action T&E; requests
Review and conduct acceptance test procedures (ATProcs) and reports
Required Experience
Demonstrated experience in test and evaluation roles, including planning, conducting and reporting test activities
Experience across DT&E;, OT&E; or AT&E; activities, including test plans,



acceptance test procedures and test reports
Experience in Defence acquisition, sustainment, systems engineering, integration, test and evaluation, ICT or project management environments
Experience running test readiness reviews and supervising test participants
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems
Demonstrated ability to engage with Defence stakeholders, including ADF, APS and contractors
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Previous ADF service or previous experience in Defence T&E; roles
An undergraduate degree or relevant qualification in engineering, computer science or a related C4 discipline
Configuration management of complex systems, including software and hardware baselines, version control and document control
Knowledge of deployable, joint or coalition ICT or mission systems, including integration, interoperability and sustainment
Experience producing technical reports, engineering assessments or recommendations for senior decision-makers
Exposure to Defence capability development, integration, T&E;, or research and experimentation environments
An understanding of FVEY networks, systems and processes
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance
Working Arrangements
Onsite
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Test And Assurance Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra