SELECTION DOCUMENTATION
POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Director, Applications Testing
CLASSIFICATION:
Executive Level 1
LOCATION:
Canberra
DIVISION/SECTION:
ICT Services / Applications Services
REPORTS TO:
Director, Applications Services
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Ongoing
HOURS:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Baseline Vetting
SALARY:
$95,688 - $112,640 p.a. plus 15.4% super
CLOSING DATE:
7 May 2017
CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Todd Porter, 07 3360 5436, [email protected]
ELIGIBILITY:
Please note that this opportunity is open only to Australian Citizens
The successful applicant must have, or be willing to undergo a security
clearance to the level of Baseline Vetting as a condition of employment.
To satisfy character requirements all AFSA employees must undergo a police
records check.
Where a person has received a redundancy benefit from APS agency
employment and their corresponding redundancy benefit period has not
expired, they may be ineligible for employment.
AFSA actively promotes flexibility with working options in this role. We encourage flexible
work patterns and flex time options to support your family commitments and personal
interests.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Lead and evolve AFSA’s testing capability, strategies and methodologies.
ENSURE QUALITY IN OUR SDLC AND PROJECT DELIVERY.KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES
(In order of importance/frequency)

Lead activities to review, recommend and implement enhancements to AFSA’s existing
test capabilities, including opportunities to increase test automation.

Manage the implementation and maintenance of standardised test artefacts in
accordance with industry best practice

Manage the implementation, maintenance and usage of AFSA’s test tools and tracking
systems in accordance with ICT Policy

Lead and plan the System Testing, Regression testing, User Acceptance Testing and
Production Verification Testing as part of AFSA’s Change and Release processes

Monitor and report on testing progress and make recommendations on sign-off of the
release.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders on implementation of test plans

Manage recruitment and allocation of AFSA’s test resources, including APS and
contractor resources.

Manage procurement activities and contracts, including services contracts and contractor
engagements.

Manage and monitor a team, made up of permanent and contract staff, to ensure
effective performance/service delivery in accordance with established policies and
procedures, ensure quality and implement remedial action as required.

Lead and build a team by:
o
Establishing clear work expectations, systems and processes
o
Encouraging and supporting ongoing learning and development opportunities
o
Providing regular feedback
o
Identifying opportunities to enhance team performance in an environment of
collaboration, continuous improvement and change

Lead initiatives as a senior member of the Applications Services team and ICT Services
Division within AFSA, including providing input to ICT strategies and operational plans
and senior management discussions as required.

Facilitate workshops and participate in project meetings or on project boards, as well as
prepare papers and presentations for key stakeholders and governance committees as
required.

Display, uphold and adhere to the APS Values, Code of Conduct and AFSA’s Workplace
Diversity Program
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
Lead, guide and support workers to understand and adhere to all WHS obligations and
take responsibility for own health and safety and that of others

Understand and comply with the agency risk management framework and relevant
legislation, and contribute to the achievement of appropriate risk strategies. Guide others
to identify and mitigate foreseeable risks
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES
ACHIEVES RESULTS
Clearly defines plans and schedules workload and involves all relevant stakeholders to achieve
high quality outcomes, identifying key talent to support operational performance. Initiates
changes to improve results. Anticipates and manages risks.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Provides leadership and manages staff in day to day operational activities ensuring effective
performance/service delivery, develops and coaches staff, fosters teamwork, diversity and
information sharing, provides feedback and counsels staff on sensitive matters.
ANALYSIS
Collates, analyses and synthesises information from different sources to make informed
conclusions and high level.
DEVELOPS PRODUCTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Builds and maintains effective internal/external stakeholder relationships and networks, ensures
opportunities to share views and enhance cooperation and deals with inappropriate workplace
behaviour in a constructive and timely manner.
CONSULTANCY AND ADVICE
Partners with the business to provide well-informed specialist advice, typically on more than one
topic, taking steps to ensure that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to promote
effective decision making and enhance business line performance.
Provides advice and strategy to managers and employees on complex matters.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Highly Desirable

Demonstrated experience leading and managing small teams, particularly in a fast-paced
agile delivery environment

Experience using and implementing test automation tools and practices

Experience testing user interfaces and APIs
Desirable (but not expected/mandatory)

TOSCA automation experience
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POSITION DIMENSIONS
Staff reports:
Budgets managed:
1-10 direct
nil
APPLICATION DETAILS
The application is the tool that the selection committee will use to shortlist applicants.
Your application must include:

a completed application cover sheet (available on the AFSA website at: How to apply for
a job at AFSA )

a resume outlining your career history, qualifications and including contact details for at
least two recent referees

a covering letter, no longer than two pages, that considers the key responsibilities and
essential capabilities of the position and states the following:
a. Why you are interested in the position
b. How your skills and experience make you the best person for the position
c. What value you can add to AFSA and the ICT Services division
Your application should clearly state the position title and location in the subject line and be
submitted no later than 7 May 2017 to:
[email protected]
Email:
A selection decision may be made on the basis of your application only. If interviews are conducted,
it is anticipated that they will be held in the week commencing 17-19 May 2017. A telephone
interview may be conducted in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to undergo
psychometric and/or work sample testing as part of this selection process.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, peoples from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a working
environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
If you are an applicant with a disability or other special needs, please contact the Disability Access
Coordinator on (02) 8233 7821 to discuss any requirements that may assist you in your application.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
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