Test Lead

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day.
We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.About the roleWe are seeking a Test Lead with test management experience to provide strategic guidance, undertake detailed planning, define the scope of testing, estimate effort, determine resource and environment requirements, and perform hands-on test scripting and execution as necessary.
You'll join an innovative team, who strive for best practice in a collaborative and supportive environment.As our Test Lead, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities.
It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.Day-to-day, you will:Provide Test management across large scale programs/projects.Liaise with project stakeholders to engage in testing activities.Document, implement, monitor, and enforce all processes and procedures for testing established as per standards defined within the Enterprise Test Strategy.Resource planning and ongoing management of team structure.Analyse business requirements and keep track of requirement changes.Track timely delivery of planned milestones.Management and lead of teams both onshore and/or offshore.Provide accurate estimates for all project testing activities across different delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
Create / provide input into Test Strategies.Create Tests PlansWork with the Project / Delivery Manager to assess how the Test Plan fits with the Project Plan.Communicate status to stakeholders through an effective reporting process.Ensure Testing produces the highest quality of Platform solutions and key risks, defects, performance gaps are highlighted and mitigated.Engage/interact with 3rd party vendors in testing to ensure delivery as per design specifications and governance processes.Assess Quality risks, implement appropriate controls.This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:Tertiary education - Bachelor Computing/Engineering/Science /Technology or equivalent full-time industry experience.Proven Test Leadwith test management-level experience on large-scale projects and programs.Experience in driving Quality Engineering processes uptake – highly desirable.Experience working with Testing tools and technology qTest, Tosca, JIRA/Confluence.Possess in-depth experience in all areas of the SDLC/STLC.Strong Software testing background with experience in all test levels, various Testing Methodologies (Agile, V-Model, Waterfall and Hybrid).
Strong analytic, innovative and strategic thinking competencies are required to develop solutions that add value while balancing that potential value against the risks with changing these mission-critical systems.Extensive Testing & Test Leadership experience with several 3rd parties & co-dep systems.Team player with a flexible approach.Results focused, positive Can-Do attitude.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with stakeholders at all levels including the management of direct reports.Good analytical and problem solving skills.With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.Share offers and insurance benefits.Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.We offer a range offlexible working and leave options,so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.
Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs.
We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not.
We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.Ready to help us keep cities moving?
Apply today.Job Type:PermanentClosing Date:21-Sept-2025 0:00Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.Primary Location:Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC