Software Test Team Lead

• Career development opportunities


• Competitive rewards and benefits


• Flexible working options

About the Role

Join Babcock’s JP9101 Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) program and lead a talented team responsible for delivering software verification activities that underpin one of Australia’s most significant Defence communications capabilities.

As the Software Test Team Lead, you will help deliver a resilient, next-generation communications capability that enables the Australian Defence Force and its allies to communicate securely in the most demanding operational environments.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you’ll drive the development of modern test strategies, frameworks and methodologies while leading technical investigations, managing risk and championing continuous improvement.

You’ll mentor and develop your team, contribute to engineering process improvements and engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders to ensure software solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

About You

You are an experienced Software Test professional with a passion for leading people and delivering quality outcomes across complex software-intensive systems.

You have proven experience developing test strategies, plans, procedures, reports and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs), together with selecting and managing appropriate test tools and environments throughout the software development lifecycle.

Comfortable making sound technical decisions, you have a strong understanding of verification and validation principles, technical risk management and engineering governance within highly regulated environments.

Just as importantly, you’re a collaborative and engaging leader who enjoys developing people and building high-performing teams.

If you’re looking to combine technical leadership with meaningful work that contributes to Australia’s sovereign Defence capability, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the JP9101 EDHFCS program.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical roles


• A good understanding of applicable test toolsets (e.g. Web API Test Tools, Test Automation Frameworks, test scripts etc.)


• Hold an accredited degree in engineering (under the Washington Accord)


• Experience leading a team


• Experience with Australian Defence Acceptance Testing activities


• Strong ability to develop, or improve on, test processes to ensure a quality developed product 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   


• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   


• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   


• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   


• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   


• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   


• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   


• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;  • Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

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