Senior Test Manager

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
Candidates must be Brisbane based, or willing to relocate.
About the role:
The Senior Test Manager will lead the delivery of a portfolio of testing projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently, on budget, and meet the highest quality standards. Acting as a key advocate and expert for testing within IT, this role will drive the adoption of best practices, build test automation capabilities, and foster continuous improvement across large programs and projects.
Key responsibilities include developing testing strategies, providing leadership and governance, and ensuring seamless planning and execution of manual and automated testing. The role also involves troubleshooting, documenting, and executing test cases as needed. Additionally, the Senior Test Manager will coach junior test analysts, guide test managers and leads, and coordinate teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
You’ll be great for this role if you have:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• ISTQB certification in Software Testing.
• 10+ years of testing experience, including 5+ years in senior roles.
• Skilled in manual and automated testing across Agile and Waterfall projects.
• Proficient in tools like Jira, Confluence, and q Metry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and decision-making abilities.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and testing methods (manual, automated, performance).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data for insights and decisions.
• Professional, ethical, and discreet with confidential information.

Desirable but not required:

• Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science.
• Experience in the airline industry (highly desirable).
• Broad domain knowledge and strong commercial acumen are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools like Selenium, UIPath, and Tosca.
• Knowledge of performance testing, particularly with JMeter.
• Familiarity with tools like Project Online for scheduling and Postman for API testing.

What you’ll get from us
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)

• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)

• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide

• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership

• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts

• Wellness support, including the Better Me digital wellbeing platform, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial

• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

When everyone is included, everyone wins
We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTIQ+ community, and anyone else who wants to join us.
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