Test Manager

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Fixed Term Contract until End of July 2027 – Melton Location
  • Collaborative culture with ongoing professional development
  • $127,546.85 – 142,788.13 + 12% superannuation

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the testing function for a large-scale enterprise technology transformation program. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and executing the overall testing strategy, ensuring quality outcomes across multiple delivery streams, and providing confidence that solutions are fit-for-purpose before release.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the end-to-end Test Strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Lead and coordinate all testing activities including test planning, execution, defect management, environment readiness, and release assurance.
  • Establish and maintain testing governance, reporting frameworks, KPIs, and quality metrics to provide transparency across the program.
  • Manage testing risks, issues, dependencies, and release readiness assessments, providing clear recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop testing resources while driving best practices, process optimisation, and test automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

  • Proven experience leading testing functions within complex enterprise transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies including system, integration, UAT, regression, and non-functional testing.
  • Experience developing Test Strategies, managing test governance, and delivering quality assurance outcomes across multiple workstreams.
  • Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence decisions and manage competing priorities.

Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. They are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

Driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence, Melton deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promotes lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across the municipality. The team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for the council’s residents.

Working with Melton City Council means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.

  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
  • A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities.

Join Melton and help build a city that thrives-where your work makes a real difference every day.

Apply today to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann (donal.mccann@talentinternational.com)

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