Test Lead

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a Test Lead to join our team in Melbourne in a client-facing role for a large-scale finance ERP transformation. You will be the guardian of quality, shaping the financial backbone of a major organisation and ensuring its successful transition to a new Oracle Fusion platform.

• Test the workstream for all finance modules, applying functional finance knowledge to test design and execution.
• Contribute to test strategy from designing detailed plans and test cases to leading the execution of all testing phases, including functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Act as the central point of contact for quality, collaborating with technical and business teams to resolve defects and ensure the solution is robust and fit for purpose.
• Provide leadership to mentor the testing team and embed practices that lift overall capability.

• Large-Scale Finance Systems: Proven hands-on experience in functional testing of major finance systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Specific Financial Streams: Deep understanding of Source to Pay, Record to Report, and Acquire to Retire processes.
• Core Accounting Knowledge: Practical knowledge of GL accounting, reconciliations, financial and regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payments.
• Financial Principles: Solid understanding of core accounting and financial principles.
• ERP Systems: Prior experience with Oracle Fusion or an equivalent enterprise-level finance ERP solution.
• Testing Tools: Working knowledge of JIRA, Zephyr, SharePoint, and Confluence for test and defect management.
• Test Design: Proficiency in designing and creating detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts aligned with business requirements.
• Lifecycle Management: Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle management.
• Testing Execution: Ability to lead and conduct functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong skills to work effectively with technical teams, business analysts, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Ability to lead testing activities, mentor team members, and drive improvements in testing processes.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities with a keen eye for detail to identify gaps and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Veterans and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We actively support adjustments in the recruitment process and during employment.

Our benefits include paid parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, discounted health insurance, products and services discounts, and recognition for high performance. We support your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and AI-driven learning platform.

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants must have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting