A real endeavour, achieved with you
As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.


A real endeavour, shaped by you
As a Test & Evaluation Manager , you will lead the planning and coordination of T&E activities, aligning program approaches with organisational objectives and technical baselines. You will play a pivotal role in integrating testing into operational exercises, ensuring assessments are comprehensive and outcomes align with stakeholder requirements.


To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

• Provide T&E expertise, developing and maintaining strategies, plans, and directives.
• Oversee the creation of the TEMP and update related project documentation.
• Coordinate and deconflict proposed T&E activities with operational exercises, engaging with key stakeholders and using planning tools such as the Defence Synchronisation Tool.
• Support the development of trial plans, test cases, and comprehensive reports on outcomes, ensuring traceability between requirements and results.
Act as the main point of contact for Defence and industry stakeholders, contributing to working groups and maintaining open communication with delivery and sustainment agencies.

A real endeavour, driven by you
Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

• Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm or the Defence industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in testing and evaluating environments.
• Possesses a high level of autonomy, demonstrating the ability to independently handle various aspects of the role, including problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and verbal form.
You must hold a current NV2 security clearance or higher.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.


Why Downer Professional Services?
At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:


Work with purpose. You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.


Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.


Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.


We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

To learn more about why our people choose Downer Professional Services, read some of the stories of incredible people on our website.


Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?
Take your career to the next level. Apply for this position.


Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.