Test and Assurance Manager

Test and Assurance Manager | Defence

Symonston, ACT | Onsite | Contract

RFQTS 17514 / LCD-24-0066D

Help Army assess how complex digital systems perform, integrate and operate together.

Azooa is seeking an experienced Test and Assurance Manager to support the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC). Working in the Validate Frame, you’ll apply systems engineering and Test and Evaluation (T&E) expertise to Land Combat System integration, interoperability and assurance.

Contract: 1 January 2027–30 June 2028, with 333 planned days.

Potential extension: 12 months, up to 220 days, at Defence’s discretion.

Level: DSS Level 3 — Advanced Practitioner.

What you’ll do

• Plan, coordinate, conduct and report T&E activities, including test risks and safety arrangements.
• Advise project managers on test objectives, methods, trial planning, scheduling and laboratory limitations.
• Review test plans and procedures; conduct test review workshops and brief and supervise test participants.
• Collect and analyse results, prepare reports, and assess operational effectiveness and suitability within LNIC’s test environments.
• Improve T&E templates, guidance and Battle Lab testing practices.
• Prioritise requests with stakeholders and support the wider LNIC T&E program.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated T&E experience and capability at Level 3.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and information systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Symonston; interstate applicants must address relocation.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 clearance by commencement, maintained throughout the contract. An NV2 upgrade may be required.

Highly regarded

• ADF service or Defence T&E experience.
• Defence acquisition, sustainment, systems engineering, integration, ICT or project management experience.
• Engineering, computer science or related C4 experience; a degree or relevant qualification.
• Strong communication and engagement with ADF, APS and contractor stakeholders.

Additional strengths include configuration management, deployable/Joint/Coalition ICT, technical reporting, experimentation and understanding of Five Eyes systems and processes.

Engagement conditions

Domestic and international travel may be required. A three-month probation period, mandatory training, Defence security/probity and applicable ITAR requirements apply.

How to apply

RFQ closes: 9 November 2026.

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