D365/ .NET Test Lead

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of automated and manual testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams working in Scrum methodology to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions and quick resolution of defects.

• 12 month initial contract with 2 x 12 month extension option
• Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance
• Canberra-based, open to interstate - Sydney/ Melbourne/ Brisbane/ Adelaide

Key duties and responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project goals and timelines
• Define and implement master test plan, test entry and exit quality gates, defect triage and reporting, risk templates
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test coverage
• Estimate testing efforts and allocate resources effectively

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of testers (manual and automation) working on multiple project simultaneously, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Cultivate a collaborative testing culture that promotes the sharing and adoption of best practices across teams
• Champion a growth mindset by encouraging continuous learning, skill development, and process improvement within the testing discipline.

Automation & Tools

• Ability to support automated testers to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools such as EasyRepro and Mstest(C#)
• Ability to ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to identify opportunities for expanding test automation coverage, improving efficiency, and aligning automation efforts with business and technical priorities.
• Support and encourage manual testers to upskill and contribute to automation efforts through structured learning and hands-on collaboration
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies to improve efficiency and coverage.

Test Execution & Reporting

• Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Track and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely identification, documentation, and resolution of defects.
• Establish and lead structured forums such as defect triage and test strategy reviews to promote alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement in testing practices

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to go/no-go decisions for releases.
• Support audits and documentation for quality assurance processes.

Good to have

• 7+ years of Dynamics 365 CRM/.NET testing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to define test strategies and align them with project goals and timelines.
• Experience with automation testing and integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on or reach out at

PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.

With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

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