Assistant Director of Testing

Job no: 493507
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra
Classification: Executive Level 1

DHA has an exciting new opportunity to lead our Testing team! Apply now to become the Assistant Director of Testing in our Business Solutions & Technology team!

Salary Range: $118,461 to $144,571 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

About us
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director of Testing to join the team.

About your team
This role reports to the Director, Application Development and Integration within the Business Solutions and Technology (BS&T) business unit. BS&T are responsible for all software related business analysis, business solutions, software development, telephony, IT services, infrastructure and cyber. We deliver business as usual activities and innovation driven initiatives that provide efficiencies to the broader organisation. 

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

About your contribution
Defence Housing Australia is seeking an experienced and dynamic EL1 Assistant Director, Testing to lead our testing team within the Application Development and Integration division. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving process and technology innovation, managing testing activities across both waterfall and agile projects, forecasting capacity, and overseeing procurement and contract management with outsourcing providers. This role requires a leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration.  

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, including leadership roles. 
• Proven track record of driving process and technology innovation in testing environments. 
• Strong expertise in both waterfall and agile methodologies. 
• Experience in capacity forecasting and resource planning. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading procurement processes and managing outsourcing contracts. 
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks. 
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. 
• Understanding of security and compliance considerations in testing. 

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

How to apply 
To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

For more information about the role, click View Position Description button below.  

Any questions? Please contact Mackenzie Woodhouse, Technology Group Support Officer, E: mackenzie.woodhouse@dha.gov.au

Order of Merit
A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity
DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility
Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen, meeting the required medical standards, and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

AEST 11.55pm Friday, 29 November 2024

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