Test Lead

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time 
• Location: Eveleigh
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading.

Are you an experienced testing professional with a passion for ensuring quality in enterprise systems?

We are seeking a skilled Test Lead to provides technical consulting and subject matter expertise in designing, executing, analysing, and reporting test plans and strategies for enterprise systems and sub-systems under development, ensuring quality assurance for educational and business systems on DoE platforms.

This role entails collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams on testing and quality assurance projects, analysing business requirements to develop strategies that reduce system outage risks and identify defects. The Test Lead interprets complex test scripts, reviews results modifies tests as necessary and produces progress reports with recommendations.

They facilitate effective communication, maintain accurate records, lead test team members, and balance competing demands to meet project objectives, while staying current with the latest tools and technologies. Additionally, they manage business expectations and delivery capacities to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery across multiple platforms.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Demonstrated experience as an SAP Test Lead across large portfolios and programs of work with in-depth understanding of core SAP functional and implementation principles
• Comprehensive expertise in SAP Testing with a solid understanding of Payroll processes and key modules including Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), Time and Leave Management, Employee Self-Service (ESS), Manager Self-Service (MSS) and Australia Payroll.
• Strong proficiency in core FI/CO modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR). Adept in key financial processes such as reporting, banking, and payment runs, ensuring seamless integration with payroll and other financial systems.
• Extensive experience and understanding of testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience working in complex environment with many stakeholders and vendors
• Strong experience in the preparation of Test Plans, test scripts, test results and defect reports
• A solid understanding of the various software testing methodologies, types and test case design techniques.
• Experience in testing enterprise messaging systems and the various protocols
• Experience in use of test management tools such as HPQC, Value Edge, JIRA
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Extensive experience in testing applications and use of automation/AI tools. 
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Thursday 20 November at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jyothsna via email

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.