Test Lead – Grants Platform

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia powerdata group consulting Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Location: Canberra, ACT or Remote | Division: Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD)

Clearance: Must be able to get baseline clearance

Classification: APS6 / EL1 (based on experience)

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) plays a vital role in shaping Australia's economic future. We support the government's agenda by enabling a productive, resilient, and sustainable economy enriched by science and technology. Our work focuses on:

  • Growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries, and regions
  • Investing in science and technology
  • Strengthening the resources sector

Working at DISR means contributing to meaningful outcomes for Australia and its people. We offer a clear direction, impactful work, and a strong sense of purpose. Learn more about the benefits of working in the APS via the APS Employee Value Proposition.

About the CIO Division

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) leads the department's digital transformation agenda. We partner with business areas to:

  • Deliver digital policy objectives
  • Define and evolve the department's digital landscape
  • Drive innovation in ICT services and solutions

About the Grants Platform Team

The Grants Platform team supports and enhances the Business Grants Management System (BGMS), a core digital infrastructure that enables end-to-end administration of government grants. Launched in 2017, the platform supports over 400 staff in the Business Grants Hub (BGH) and thousands of external applicants, streamlining the grants lifecycle from creation to closure.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Lead to oversee testing activities across multiple projects within the Grants Platform team. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that support DISR's grants programs.

You will lead a team of manual and automation testers, define and implement test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams working in Agile/Scrum environments. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, uplift testing capability, and ensure robust quality assurance across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement test strategies, master test plans, and quality gates
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define test coverage and estimate testing effort
  • Lead defect triage and risk assessment processes

Team Leadership

  • Mentor and manage a team of testers across multiple projects
  • Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning
  • Promote best practices and a growth mindset across the testing discipline

Automation & Tools

  • Support automation testers in building frameworks using EasyRepro and MSTest (C#)
  • Ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
  • Evaluate and recommend tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage

Test Execution & Reporting

  • Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing
  • Track and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs
  • Lead structured forums for defect triage and test strategy reviews

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to QA standards and compliance requirements
  • Conduct risk assessments and support release decisions
  • Maintain documentation for audits and quality assurance processes

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