Join our hard-working team based in Brisbane. This is an exciting, fixed term temporary full-time position until 30 March 2026. The Test Lead will lead and mentor a team of test specialists and provide timely and quality reporting metrics for releases across the workforce management, payroll and S/4HANA solutions.

Job details

What you'll do

• Support the Manager, Testing in leading a team of testing professionals in the completion of testing activities by monitoring operational team resources, risk, deadlines and outcomes.
• Ensure availability and robustness of processes, systems and supporting applications/ testing tools.
• Support the Manager, Testing in providing expert and strategic advice on the system, integration and regression testing processes for workforce management, payroll and S/4HANA solutions.
• Provide application and process expertise to staff and management to ensure that the workforce management, payroll and S/4HANA solutions test plans are aligned to documented requirements and effectively address integration impacts.
• Manage the requirements traceability for releases under test.
• Assist and mentor other teams and external stakeholders as required to manage the timely preparation for testing, issue and defect resolution to enable test execution deadlines to be met to ensure timely release of functionality for the benefit of Queensland Health.
• Monitor test execution progress and results and report to management and external stakeholders appropriately.
• Contribute to effective, client focussed teamwork by developing an understanding of the roles and duties of team members within the team and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes with a commitment to quality and customer service.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with team members, other project teams, stakeholders and client groups to develop and maintain effective working relationships and the integrity of the overall integrated solution.
• Work closely with the other Test Leads to ensure that the integrated test environments are kept in sync from a data perspective.
• There may be a requirement to work out of hours, weekends and public holidays to ensure the successful delivery of the Queensland Health enterprise solutions.

About you
We are searching for someone who:

• Well-developed leadership and management skills to build and sustain a customer-focussed culture in a large, complex and diverse environment.
• Expert ability in planning of testing activities within a large, complex IM/ICT program/project(s).
• Strong background in the all phases of testing, including plans, resources, timescales, test deliverables and auditability.
• Proven experience in the implementation of quality testing methods and frameworks to ensure the integrity of testing.
• Expert ability in undertaking relevant testing techniques and methods and tools for large scale complex organisations.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including ability to initiate relationships and influence key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of required IM/ICT outcomes.
• High level analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills with a proven record in the assessment and evaluation of testing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment with associated personal attributes of communication, collaboration, adaptability and critical analysis.

Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.\

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CSD645452 Test Lead RD (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit