Testing & QA Lead

1 week ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Davidson Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
The Opportunity

We're seeking a Testing & QA Lead to play a pivotal role in building and maturing the testing function within a newly uplifted Digital business division within a Government entity. This is a unique opportunity to step into a greenfield environment, where you'll design and implement frameworks, establish best practices, and shape the quality approach across a modern, Agile, and cloud-driven environment. You'll be joining at a time of transformation, with the chance to lay down the foundations of QA and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and mature the organisation's Testing and QA practice from the ground up.
  • Design and implement frameworks, processes, and methodologies to drive quality.
  • Partner with Agile squads, vendors, and internal teams to ensure quality is embedded.
  • Engage with multiple vendors (approx. 5) and manage testing deliverables effectively.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing strategic direction rather than hands-on coding.
  • Support the move towards a DevSecOps approach, ensuring security and quality are integral to delivery.
  • Contribute to the adoption of Agile practices across the Digital business group.
About You
  • Proven experience establishing or maturing a Testing & QA function in a complex organisation.
  • Strong understanding of modern testing frameworks, automation, and quality practices.
  • Ability to work in ambiguous, evolving environments and bring structure to new functions.
  • Experience engaging and directing vendors to achieve quality outcomes.
  • Background in government or similarly complex, environments is highly regarded.
  • Pragmatic and collaborative, able to influence and embed new practices across diverse teams.
Benefits
  • 12-month contract with potential to extend or convert to permanent.
  • Minimum 3 days per week on-site in Geelong office (flexibility provided beyond this).
  • The chance to build something new, rather than inherit an existing framework.
  • Work within a supportive leadership team driving significant change and modernisation.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge platforms, data, and AI initiatives.

How to Apply

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). Please note, we are experiencing extremely high volumes of applications and will seek to give an outcome as soon as we can. You're patience is appreciated.

If you have any additional questions, please email them to Helena Patterson, quoting reference JN Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us

  • QA Lead

    1 day ago

    Melbourne VIC, Australia RMIT University Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    Overview:Exciting 12-month Fixed Term Test Lead opportunity, Hybrid role based at Melbourne CBD campus.Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, creativity, and teamwork.Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values innovation and leadership.About the PortfolioThe Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise wide delivery for best...

  • QA Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne VIC, Australia RMIT University Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

    Overview:12 Months Fixed Term Contract with opportunities to develop your QA expertise and advance your career.Join a supportive and collaborative team, work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA colleagues to deliver high-quality solutions.Make a real impact by taking ownership of test planning, manual testing, defect management, and reporting...

  • Senior QA Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne VIC, Australia RMIT University Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Overview:Dynamic Senior Test Analyst, position available, 12-month Fixed Term positionBased at the Melbourne CBD campus (Hybrid role) and Flexible Working ArrangementsBe part of an environment that values curiosity, growth, and staying at the forefront of QA innovation.About the PortfolioThe Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise wide...

  • Test Lead

    1 week ago

    South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business, South Melbourne location12 months hybrid contract RoleA vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadershipSpotlight Retail Groupis undergoing a significant digital transformation, replacing our existing SAP Commerce platform withcommercetools. This is a complete...

  • Test Lead

    7 days ago

    West Melbourne, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

    Lead Testing for Lifeblood ICT projects and help uplift our NBMS team testing processes and practice Permanent full-time opportunity Can be based in either Melb, Syd, Bris or Ade with WFH flex This is your opportunity to find a life-giving purpose **As an organisation our purpose is simple**: to give life. It’s at the centre of everything we do. As...

  • QA Manager

    1 week ago

    Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia KG Foods Full time

    Kids Gourmet Food is a volume catering business and the National leading provider of prepared meals to the childcare industry in Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne. We are looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager with a passion for Quality and Food Safety, who likes early starts - 6am Monday to Friday.About the Role: ResponsibilitiesLeading the site in...

  • Entry Level System Test Engineer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne VIC, Australia Adiratec Pty Ltd Full time $55,000 - $60,000 per year

    1. Role PurposeThe Entry -Level System Testing Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and managing system-level testing activities, while also coordinating project deliverables, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration. This hybrid role ensures systems are rigorously validated while projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned...

  • Systems Test Engineer

    7 days ago

    VIC - Melbourne - CBD & Surrounds, Australia NEXUS DIVISION PTY LTD Full time

    Pay: A$80,000.00 - A$110,000.00 per year Job description: Job Title: Systems Test Engineer (ANZSCO: 261314) Location: Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane (Hybrid Options Available) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Pay: AU$80,000.00 – AU$110,000.00 per year About the Role Nexus Division is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Test Engineer to...

  • QA Officer

    6 days ago

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Food and Pharma Australia Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    About the role As a QA Officer at Food and Pharma Australia Pty Ltd, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. Working in our facility in Upper Coomera, QLD, this full-time position will see you collaborate closely with our production team and customers to uphold the highest standards of quality and regulatory...

  • Test Lead

    1 week ago

    Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia Allied Credit Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Senior Automation Test EngineerLocation – Macquarie Park, SydneyLead a team and take our organisation to an automated testing futureJoin an ambitious firm which is growing, evolving & increasing its headcount.Allied Credit has a hybrid work environment; we understand the value of a work-life balance.Allied Credit is a leading vehicle finance firm with...