Test Lead

4 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Police Force Full time

**Computer Systems Officer Level 5**:

- **Temporary Full-Time Up to June 2026**:

- **Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Test Lead** to be part of our Testing, Technology & Communication Services Command. The testing Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of testing personnel that provide professional testing services to improve systems availability, reliability and accuracy of projects and solutions meeting business needs. The position ensures project deliverables are delivered to the agreed standard and are fit for purpose prior to production release.

To be Successful for the Role you will need:

- Lead the test team by providing operational direction, support, and guidance to assigned colleagues
- Mentor and coach test analysts across IT areas on standard testing processes
- Significant experience in leading the functional & technical testing activities throughout the testing life cycle of strategic projects in large organisations
- Monitoring and reviewing of test deliverable that include the Test Plan, Test Strategy, Manual Test Cases, Automation Test Scripts, Test Summary, Test Estimates, Key Testing Metrics and Test Reports
- Mentor and coach testers across IT areas on automation standard processes and support with automation backlog efforts.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability to manage and lead efficient defect management, raise defects during test execution and follow them through to closure
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with cross functional resources throughout the organisation
- Experience working as part of a dynamic project team and ability to adapt to change

Non-Functional Testing:

- Define and oversee non-functional testing requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, security, and load testing.
- Work with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Ensure proper setup of test environments for performance and load testing.
- Collaborate with Platform and infrastructure teams for performance monitoring during non-functional testing.

Automation Testing:

- Define automation testing strategies and frameworks.
- Lead the development of automated test scripts to cover regression, functional, and non-functional testing scenarios.
- Select appropriate automation tools and technologies.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
- in-house gym facilities.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
How do you ensure effective test case design and management throughout the project lifecycle? What metrics do you track to measure the effectiveness of the testing process?

**Target Question 2**:
Give an example of a time when you had to explain a complex technical issue to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure they understood?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Sadhana Mishra via (02) 8835 7029.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**:
The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

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