Test Lead

**Competitive annual salary commencing at** $107,656.12 pl**us up to 13% superannuation**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Test Lead (Fixed Term) - 2 Year Contract, with the possibility of an extension.**:
**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencin**g at $107,656.12 **plus up to 13% superannuation**

**Role Overview**

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and specifications.
- Identify, isolate, and report defects or issues using defect tracking tools, and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
- Participate in the analysis and review of business requirements, system design, and technical specifications to ensure testability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to understand project objectives and requirements.
- Perform various types of testing, including functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and system testing.
- Conduct test data setup and configuration to simulate real-world scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Identify areas for test process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices.
- Document test results, test reports, and test metrics to communicate findings and track the progress of testing activities.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to software testing and quality assurance.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a test analyst or QA analyst, preferably in software development projects.
- Strong understanding of software testing concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proficient in test case design, test execution, and defect management.
- Familiarity with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
- Experience in working with different testing techniques, such as black-box testing and white-box testing.
- Knowledge of test automation tools and scripting languages is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple testing tasks simultaneously.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Nine-day fortnight and flexible working arrangements available
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

**Our Values**
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

**Keen to apply**

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the above
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

**_Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds._