Quality Analyst Lead

**Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter****What’s in it for you** **when you’re part of our team:*** Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few* Free standard OnePass membership* Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave* 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender* Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities* We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build**We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to join our Bunnings Technology team.** **About The Role**At Bunnings, we’re investing in our in-house software engineering capability to shape the future of our tech platforms. As our new Quality Analyst Lead, you’ll play a key role in driving quality outcomes at scale - leading a passionate team, uplifting testing practices and embedding performance strategies that make a real difference to our customers and teams. This is a leadership opportunity where your impact will be felt across the business. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking technology group that’s all about continuous improvement, innovation and inspiring you to give it a red hot go.As a Quality Analyst Lead you will:* Lead and grow a team of 10+ Quality Analysts and Senior Analysts, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and high performance.* Shape and deliver a test strategy that supports agile product development across both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and in-house platforms.* Champion test automation - designing frameworks, embedding practices and enabling squads to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes.* Drive performance testing programs that enhance customer experience and ensure scalability and supportability.* Collaborate with delivery leads, architects and product owners to align testing across the full delivery lifecycle - from system testing to UAT.* Leverage modern tools (including AI-powered solutions) to uplift testing capabilities and streamline delivery.* Influence ways-of-working and contribute to shaping a positive, outcome-focused team culture.### **About You**You are a people-focused leader who excels in fast-paced, agile environments. While you have a strong technical background in quality assurance, your talent for coaching, mentoring and inspiring others truly distinguishes you. You enjoy problem-solving, seeking better solutions and supporting others in their growth and success. You work well across teams, build strong relationships and are comfortable leading change and promoting continuous improvement. You believe in empowering teams to take ownership and deliver excellent results. You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values trust, respect and teamwork, where everyone backs each other, celebrates achievements and learns from challenges.### **You'll additionally need:*** 10+ years’ experience in quality assurance or related fields.* 5+ years’ leadership experience, ideally in cross-functional delivery teams.* Proven expertise in test automation frameworks and tools (open-source and codeless).* Experience with performance testing and integrating validation into CI/CD pipelines.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.* A track record of delivering technology change in a product-led environment.* Familiarity with Agile delivery and DevOps practices.If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead, innovate and make a real impact - this could be your next big move. Let’s build something great together.**You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.**We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au.Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.*Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.*At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work.A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work. We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.
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