Adelaide-Consultant Level 1-Quality Engineering

Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture. Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1700+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services.

Our values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms.

About the role:

We're seeking a L1 Quality Engineering Consultant to join our Adelaide practice.

You'll establish and develop growing expertise in quality engineering, independently planning and leading medium- to large-scale engagements under traditional and agile methodologies. You'll deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget, collect and report on metrics (KPIs, SLAs, budgets, schedules), and recommend or use the right tools for requirements, test management, automation and CI/CD. You'll build and mentor teams, influence senior stakeholders, run risk workshops, escalate and resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of practices, assets and frameworks.

You'll embody Planit's values - raising the bar, leading with integrity, fostering collaboration, pursuing continuous learning and proactively identifying business opportunities whilst maintaining a strong customer focus and adherence to industry or client standards.

Responsibilities:

Functional Testing Responsibilities

• Architect and champion enterprise-wide test policies and strategies, aligning teams with client goals.
• Lead mid-to-high complexity test engagements across industries, running risk workshops and driving issue resolution.
• Mentor and energise test teams-defining best-in-class analysis, design, execution, and defect-triage practices.
• Track key metrics, enforce corrective actions, and relentlessly refine processes for peak efficiency.

Quality Engineering Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end quality strategies, guiding large-scale engineering initiatives from requirements through release.
• Facilitate holistic quality risk workshops and secure senior stakeholder buy-in for product excellence.
• Act as a quality coach-embedding automation, continuous testing, inspections, and audits into every lifecycle phase.
• Champion optimisation, driving innovation and continuous improvement across teams and processes.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and other project members
• Possess in-depth experience as a senior test engineer in all areas of the SDLC
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong test experience in all areas of the SDLC, including system, SIT or UAT
• Collaborating with developers, business analysts and users to understand testing needs and identify automation opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test quality by undertaking reviews and recommending improvements
• Possess a solid understanding of modern application deployment methodologies and cloud infrastructure
• Can effectively adapt to workload and issues to maintain momentum

Desirable:

• Utilities experience preferred
• Maximo and Field Service Management platform experience (mobile, scheduling and CX)
   

Culture and Benefits:

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit With us you'll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your expertise and acumen, taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
• True flexible working initiatives.
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more

Apply now for consideration - Planit is an equal opportunity employer.