Test Lead

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Pinaka Full time

Overview
Australian citizenship required.
No PR or Work Visa holders.
Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.
What to Submit
A tailored resume in docx format
A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.
RFQ Details
RFQ ID: LH-04454
Closing Date: Friday, 19 September 2025 11:59pm (Canberra time)
Estimated Start Date: Saturday, 01 November 2025 (likely commencement Monday, 03 November 2025)
Initial Contract Duration: 12 months
Extension Term: 12 months
Number of Extensions: 2
Experience Level: APS6 equivalent
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Location of Work: ACT
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (remote may be considered on case-by-case basis)
Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week
Client Details
Agency: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Division: CIO Division Grants Platform Team
About the Program: The Grants Platform, also known as the Business Grants Management System (BGM), underpins theBusiness Grants Hub (BGH).
It provides end-to-end administration of government grants, supporting both internal users and external applicants, streamlining the lifecycle of grants from creation to closure.
Job Details
DISR is seeking aTest Leadto oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects within the Grants Platform Team.
This role requires strong leadership, advanced testing capability, and experience in both manual and automated testing, ensuring high-quality solutions in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
Define and implement test strategies, master test plans, entry/exit gates, defect triage, and reporting.
Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to establish coverage.
Estimate testing efforts and allocate resources.
Team Leadership & Management
Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation testers.
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Encourage growth mindset and adoption of best practices.
Automation & Tools
Support automation testers in maintaining test frameworks with EasyRepro and MSTest (C#).
Ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
Recommend tools and technologies to improve efficiency and coverage.
Test Execution & Reporting
Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing.
Track/report defect metrics and quality KPIs.
Lead forums such as defect triage and test strategy reviews.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to QA standards and compliance requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and contribute to release decisions.
Support audits and quality assurance documentation.
Selection Criteria
Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)
Essential Criteria
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.
Demonstrated experience uplifting testing maturity across people, process, and tools.
Experience with automation testing and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Proficiency in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, fostering growth mindset.
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