software test lead

•Full-time, contract until 30 July 2027

• ASO7 salary range, $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + super

• Based at TAFE SA, Regency Campus

About TAFE SA
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 202, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the role
We are seeking a Software Test Lead to oversee the strategic planning, delivery, and evaluation of software testing programs that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. This role leads the development of detailed test plans, manages complex testing activities, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. The Test Lead also provides expert consultancy, manages test environments, and drives continuous improvement in testing practices.

The Software Test Lead supports the delivery of software projects by executing test cases, managing test data, tracking defects, and using testing tools to enhance productivity. This role plays a key part in ensuring software meets quality standards and contributes to the ongoing improvement of testing methodologies.

Key role responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of testing strategies across projects
• Manage test environments and data requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and meet quality goals
• Provide expert guidance on testing tools and methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and outcomes
• Execute manual and automated test cases
• Identify, log, and track software defects
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing
• Document test results and provide feedback
• Support process improvements and tool usage

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description.

Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

• This role's location is currently site specific, which may change due to the business needs of the role.
• Some out of hours work will be required.
• Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and Role Descriptor.

Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description. Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries
Alistair Pleasant
Manager Transformation, Applications & Platforms
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