Application closing date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 • 11:59pm, Canberra time
Estimated start date: Monday, 03 February 2025
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Hybrid Work From Home arrangements available and flexible.
Length of contract: 19 months
Contract extensions: 3 x 12 months
Security clearance: Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
Rates: $110 - $140 per hour (inc. super)
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is seeking an experienced and strategic Test Manager to lead the testing efforts for the Payday Super initiative. This transformative program aims to modernize the Super Guarantee (SG) system, ensuring faster and more accurate superannuation contributions for millions of Australians. As the Test Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all testing activities to ensure the quality and compliance of systems and processes. You will lead a team of Test Analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that all deliverables meet legislative, technical, and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy and plan for the Payday Super initiative. Define test objectives, scope, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with project goals and legislative requirements. Lead and mentor a team of Test Analysts, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration. Assign tasks, manage workloads, and monitor team performance to ensure timely delivery of testing milestones. Oversee the execution of functional, integration, regression, performance, and compliance testing. Ensure that defects are identified, logged, tracked, and resolved efficiently. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues. Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, and outcomes to project leadership and stakeholders. Ensure all systems and processes comply with legislative, technical, and security requirements. Validate that systems support the faster processing and real-time data exchange mandated by Payday Super. Identify and mitigate risks related to testing activities and overall project timelines. Proactively address potential quality issues to prevent delays or non-compliance. Prepare detailed test reports, including metrics, defect summaries, and test execution results. Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, cases, and processes. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience in managing testing efforts for large-scale, compliance-driven projects. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Proven ability to lead and mentor testing teams in Agile and waterfall environments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Knowledge of superannuation systems, Single Touch Payroll, or financial services. Experience in legislative or government projects. Familiarity with test automation tools and performance testing frameworks. ISTQB Advanced or similar testing certification. HOW TO APPLY Please follow the application process carefully. You will receive emails from us with links to complete two web forms. Additionally, we will need your most recent CV, updated to highlight your suitability for this role.
**NOTE**: You are not required to meet all the Key Responsibilities and Skills and Experience criteria. However, your level of achievement in these areas will determine the APS level and corresponding remuneration you qualify for.
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