Test Lead at People First Bank Careers

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Lead, Test Management, Test Strategy, Quality Assurance, SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, Team Leadership, Automation, Shift-Left Testing, Risk-Based Testing, Test Analytics, Agile, Waterfall, Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role – Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract Be part of our transformation journey and join us as a Test Lead and help shape the digital banking experience that powers our members every day. This is a high-impact Test Lead role where you will shape and drive the end-to-end quality strategy across complex, enterprise-wide programs. You’ll lead and uplift a high-performing QA team while embedding modern testing practices, including automation and shift-left approaches. Partnering with senior stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless digital customer experience. With strong visibility and influence, this role offers the opportunity to transform QA capability and drive continuous improvement at scale. Key responsibilities include: * Lead and shape the end-to-end Test Management function, building and embedding testing frameworks, strategies, and governance across a high-impact program/value stream. * Own quality outcomes across the delivery lifecycle, overseeing SIT, UAT, and regression phases while ensuring high standards of test coverage, controls, and execution. * Inspire and develop a high-performing QA team, coaching testers and driving capability uplift across manual, automation, and non-functional testing * Partner closely with senior stakeholders and program leadership, acting as the key bridge between business, delivery, and technology to ensure testing aligns with strategic outcomes. * Drive QA maturity and innovation, championing shift-left testing, automation, and reusable test assets through the QA Community of Practice. * Deliver data-driven insights and risk visibility, presenting test analytics, defect trends, and quality metrics to enable informed decision-making. About you This is more than delivery; you’ll define test strategy, uplift QA practices, and influence how quality is engineered across programs and value streams. You will succeed in this role if you have: * Proven Test Lead experience with the ability to own end-to-end test management across complex programs or value streams. * Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building, coaching, and uplifting high-performing QA teams * Deep expertise in test strategy, planning, and execution across SIT, UAT, regression, and Agile/Waterfall delivery models * Ability to translate business and technical requirements into testable outcomes, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and coverage * Experience driving QA maturity and continuous improvement, including shift-left testing, automation, and reusable test practices. * Strong analytical and risk-based testing mindset, with the ability to provide insights through test metrics, defect trends, and quality reporting Location Whilst our primary office locations are in Adelaide and Brisbane, we are pleased to be able to consider applications from employees within Australia for this role. We also encourage you to put thought into how the work may be undertaken given your location and what support you may require. Why you’ll love working with us: People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment. You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality: * Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. * Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia. * Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities. * Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones. * Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program. * Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives. * Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program. A bit about People First Bank: In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank. We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states. With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work. Apply online now: If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by COB Monday, 6th April, 2026. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.

Responsibilities

The Test Lead will shape and drive the end-to-end quality strategy across enterprise programs, owning quality outcomes across the delivery lifecycle including SIT, UAT, and regression phases. This role involves leading and developing the QA team, embedding modern testing practices like automation, and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with strategic outcomes.