Test Lead – Grants Platform

Location: Canberra, ACT or Remote | Division: Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD)Clearance: Must be able to get baseline clearanceClassification: APS6 / EL1 (based on experience)About the DepartmentThe 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 regionsInvesting in science and technologyStrengthening the resources sectorWorking 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 DivisionThe Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) leads the department's digital transformation agenda.
We partner with business areas to:Deliver digital policy objectivesDefine and evolve the department's digital landscapeDrive innovation in ICT services and solutionsAbout the Grants Platform TeamThe 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 RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesTest Strategy & PlanningDevelop and implement test strategies, master test plans, and quality gatesCollaborate with stakeholders to define test coverage and estimate testing effortLead defect triage and risk assessment processesTeam LeadershipMentor and manage a team of testers across multiple projectsFoster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learningPromote best practices and a growth mindset across the testing disciplineAutomation & ToolsSupport 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 coverageTest Execution & ReportingOversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testingTrack and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIsLead structured forums for defect triage and test strategy reviewsQuality Assurance & ComplianceEnsure adherence to QA standards and compliance requirementsConduct risk assessments and support release decisionsMaintain documentation for audits and quality assurance processesRequirementsEssential CriteriaMinimum 7 years of testing experience in Dynamics 365 CRM/.
NET environments, including 3+ years in a leadership roleProven ability to define and align test strategies with project goalsDemonstrated experience uplifting testing capability across people, process, and toolsStrong experience in automation testing and CI/CD integrationProficiency in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practicesExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills