Principal Test Manager, Digital Health / Digital Health Projects

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role: 

This position is a Full-time, Fixed- Term role till 30/06/2028.

The Principal Test Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Client Management System (MHWCMS). This critical position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive enterprise application test strategy that supports a cohesive and structured approach across all testing phases. The role ensures that testing activities are aligned with project delivery timelines and quality expectations, enabling robust system performance and user confidence.

The Principal Test Manager will:

• Facilitate, coordinate, and support the definition and execution of all testing cycles, including functional, system, integration, performance, security, accessibility, user acceptance, and production verification testing.
• Develop and manage test schedules across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with delivery plans, resource availability, and regression risk mitigation.
• Oversee and monitor test responsibilities outsourced to third-party vendors, including the MHWCMS supplier and specialist providers for performance, failover, and usability compliance, ensuring accountability and quality assurance.

Please view position description for further information about the role.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Perform effective test scheduling across the project with due consideration of project delivery plans, resourcing, use of testing cycles and mitigating regression risk.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of testing workstreams within broader project timelines.
• Provide leadership across virtual project teams and contribute to continuous improvement in testing practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with Principal stakeholders to ensure alignment and cooperation.

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

• A tertiary qualification with a significant ICT component will be highly advantageous to this role
• Certification or formal qualifications in Test Management is desirable.
• A Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA) qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years ICT testing and analysis experience across enterprise full cycle of test phases, preferably in both infrastructure and application delivery projects.
• Proven track record of managing testing teams and delivering high-quality software products.
• Experience with the use of appropriate testing techniques, methodologies and tools, including risk, issue and defect management.
• Experience in the Victorian Public Health Sector is desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience in delivering solutions with complex privacy and security requirements and working with vendors to ensure these are incorporated into the full testing lifecycle.

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the wor ld.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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