Senior Test Manager (531532)


Department of Health
Health ICT
HICT - Office of the Deputy CIO
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 8

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

2/22 Elizabeth St, Hobart

Job description:

This role will ensure reliability, quality, and performance of digital solutions; manages and oversees testing processes; optimises testing resources; and implements best practice processes to support the efficient delivery of complex digital health solutions.

You will need

  • Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale testing initiatives and leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex program outcomes, with a proven ability to drive process improvements aligned with evolving business needs.
  • Extensive expertise in end-to-end testing of digital ICT systems and software, with a track record of providing high-level specialist advice and ensuring quality delivery.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Role will:

  • Provide strategic test management for ICT Projects.
  • Provide technical oversight, process optimisation and quality assurance within the testing space.
  • Lead and mentor test management teams

The Team:

The Project Management Office (PMO) drives impactful change by delivering strategic ICT projects that shape the future of the Department. As a cornerstone of successful project delivery, the PMO also provides project framework, tools, and expert support services, empowering teams to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $139,470 to $148,863 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Qualifications and/or accreditation in an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note, the position features:

  • Some duties to be undertaken outside of normal working hours
  • Travel between sites to be undertaken and potential intrastate or interstate travel

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Application Guide:  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Melanie Tyson
Senior Manager - Project Management Office
Email address: melanie.tyson@health.tas.gov.au 

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