Title: Test Lead
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the group
Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.
About the role
This is a Full TIME FIXED TERM position until 30/06/2026
Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is responsible for defining test plans and executing testing for the different verticals of testing Dynamics, digital and functional testing; including User Acceptance Testing. Managing test team members, they are responsible for resource planning and the management, and execution of testing to assure the quality of deliverables for business stakeholders.
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We are seeking a Test Lead with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage defect processes and drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in collaboration, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement within a public service environment.
Position accountabilities
– Develop and maintain detailed test plans, effectively communicate progress, and collaborate with business representatives to agree on testing results.
– Collaborate seamlessly with testers, business stakeholders, vendors, and third parties to guarantee the successful completion of system, integration, and acceptance testing.
– Take the lead in developing testing requirements and scenarios, ensuring alignment with the overarching project goals and objectives.
– Proactively identify gaps and associated risks and collaborate with the project team to address them effectively.
– Document, plan, and actively participate in test execution, leveraging automation for test suites wherever possible.
– Manage the defect management process by coordinating with business stakeholders, vendor teams, and relevant SMEs to log, triage, validate, and close defects.
– Provide leadership and effective people management, fostering high levels of engagement, cohesion, and commitment among team members to ensure the timely delivery of required services.
– Produce relevant test reports, including Test Execution, Defect & Test Summary, to keep stakeholders informed.
– Establish and manage comprehensive test environments, ensuring systematic preparation of test data for various testing phases.
Technical capabilities
– Testing (TEST) (Level 6)
- Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing.
- Plans and leads strategic, large and complex testing activities. Leads activities to manage risks and opportunities associated with testing.
- Adapts or develops organisational testing capabilities and methods to solve complex business and engineering problems in tools and testing.
- Promotes a culture of quality
Qualifications and experience
– Experience in Digital engineering and spatial programs (Mandatory).
– Testing experience in waterfall, agile and hybrid projects (Mandatory).
– Tools – TestRail, JIRA (Mandatory).
– Prior government experience (Desirable)
– Demonstrated success adapting to a fast-paced environment (Desirable)
– Automation capability (Desirable)
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 4th of August 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Parul Srivastava, Program Manager via parul.srivastava@transport.vic.gov.au
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