Test Consultant (Q1)

A new 6 month contract opportunity exists for a Test Consultant to join this large scale Queensland Government Organisation based in a split location of Brisbane and Gold Coast.

The Test Consultant will Lead all aspects of testing for the implementation of large scale and complex Information Management/Information Communications Technology (ICT) projects and provide specialist advice whilst ensuring alignment with contemporary IM/ICT frameworks.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE TEST CONSULTANT ROLE WILL BE AS FOLLOWS;

- Design and improve methodologies to ensure systems can be migrated from a development environment through to implementation within quality assurance guidelines.
- Ensure the implementation of quality testing methods to align with best practice ICT testing frameworks which encompasses strategies, policies, processes, templates, tools and standards.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of testing and technical specialisms' and provide sound advice and recommendations on any aspect of test planning and execution.
- Review technical and business design requirements and identify alternative solutions.
- Define risk based and requirements testing scope to ensure solution is fit for purpose.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including mentoring and leading team members providing peer reviews, training and support.
- Provide comprehensive monitoring and reporting on projects to ensure effective implementation of project deliverables.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE;

- Experience in the planning of the system and acceptance tests and an excellent understanding of testing methodologies, tools and techniques within a large, complex IM/ICT program/project(s) environment.
- Experience in the implementation of quality testing methods and frameworks to ensure the integrity of testing and an ability to develop project test products and cases.
- Experience in various phases of testing, including plans, timescales, test deliverables and auditability for large, complex IM/ICT program/project(s).
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal project stakeholders and external technology vendors in order to partner with and engage them in delivering the required IM/ICT outcomes.
- High level analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills with a proven record in the assessment and evaluation of testing requirements within a complex IM/ICT environment.

Interested applicants are urged to apply ASAP to discuss this opportunity further.