Test Lead at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

125701.97

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Leadership, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Automation Testing, SQL, Scripting, Stakeholder Management, Test Strategy Development, Mentoring, Functional Testing, Non-functional Testing, Test Management Software

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role As our Test Lead – ACE Program, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality digital solutions across the City's Asset and Customer Enablement (ACE) Program. Working across a diverse technology landscape, you'll champion quality throughout the delivery lifecycle, from shaping requirements and leading testing through to implementation and business readiness. In this influential role, you'll collaborate with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that support confident releases, seamless user experiences and lasting business outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * according to the Business Plan, the City’s interests, legislation, policy, and statutory requirements. * Research and analyse IT Testing best practice with confidence, delivering impactful solutions for key stakeholders. * Facilitate innovation and best practice approach in the department and push the boundaries of what is possible in delivering services for customer and community satisfaction. * Develop and maintain strategic networks with relevant key stakeholders within the field to fulfil the City’s strategic objectives. * Develop and implement best practice processes for conducting testing activities for projects comprising multiple integrated systems and processes. * Develop and document test plans for functional and non-functional requirements. * Coordinate the activities and efforts of testers across multiple projects. * Mentor and coach internal testers and stakeholders on best practices to achieve agreed outcomes in collaboration with managers. * Manage testing environments to ensure they are properly configured for test execution. * Provide regular reports on testing progress, outcomes and metrices. * Develop Test Strategies and Test Plans in collaboration with Project Managers. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in IT or Business or similar fields. Essential Experience: * Significant Professional experience as a Test Lead or Senior Tester, preferably within a Local Government or Public Sector setting. * Demonstrated experience in leading the Test and QA practice and coaching/mentoring the other test analysts within the team. * Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. * Well-developed writing, presentation, and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes. * Well-developed problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaboration and partnerships. * Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools * Experience with automation testing tools and frameworks * Proficiency in test management software and QA methodologies * Working knowledge of SQL and scripting If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Deepak Dama| | Program Manager Deepak.Dama@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Deepak.Dama@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Lead the testing and quality assurance efforts for the Asset and Customer Enablement (ACE) Program to ensure high-quality digital solutions. This includes developing test strategies, coordinating testers across multiple projects, and managing testing environments.