COMPANY DESCRIPTION

• Sydney CBD location
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options
• Work alongside diverse, passionate colleagues and leaders who value your contributions

WHY JOIN US?

At TAL, we’re supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we’re valued.
You’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs.
Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other.
Job Description
Our Finance business unit is seeking a Senior Test Manager for a transformation project. Reporting to the Program Manager – Finance, this is a 12-month fixed term contract where the selected candidate will lead quality assurance, coordinate and support various testing phases, track and analyse key quality metrics, and serve as a primary point of contact for testers, developer leads, and project managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Zephyr, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Kanban, Agile, or other development methodologies
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Solution-focused and positive mindset
  Additional Information

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.
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• Lead and manage quality assurance day-to-day activities
• Adhere to and implement quality assurance strategy and standards
• Define test plans, test scope, and quality objectives from release
• Co-ordinate and support across ST, SIT, UAT and PVT phases
• Facilitate communication between quality assurance, development, product management, and other stakeholders
• Adhere to portfolio’s defect strategy and manage lifecycle ensuring timely resolution
• Track and report test progress
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring quality issues
• Participate in release planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives