Testing and Quality Assurance, Lead

Job no: 0061977
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Business Services
Salary: UOM 9 – $134,320 - $139,749 p.a. plus 17% super

• Use your technical ability to work across multiple IT projects!
• Continuous improvement mindset – We value your ideas
• Join a supportive and collaborative team at Australia’s leading University  

About the Role
As Testing and Quality Assurance (TQA), Lead you will lead testing and quality assurance activities aimed at ensuring that new or changed products and services meet defined requirements and agreed levels of quality.  You will plan and coordinate testing activities and test deliverables for projects and in-scope operational platforms, systems, and applications. 

You will ensure new and established testing standards, processes, practices, guidelines, tools, and templates are understood and are being consistently applied and adhered to, as well as providing input to practice improvements, and the overarching Testing Strategy, Roadmap, and associated implementation plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Motivating and coaching the team and lead testing resources to achieve goals by providing clear performance expectations
• Creating test deliverables that include project specific test strategies, test plans, test cases and test executions to verify acceptance criteria/requirements 
• Working with project teams to ensure effective development and handover of testing assets for reuse and in support of the production regression-testing suite

Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who demonstrates a clear understanding of testing roles, principles, methodologies, and tools, including experience of developing flexible and pragmatic testing approaches to support achievement of delivery milestones.  You will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills ; with proven ability to adapt to multiple stakeholders from varying contexts

You will also have:

• Undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in Testing
• Qualifications in IT, Business or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education
• Adaptive leadership approach where customer focus is key 
• Extensive, analytical experience with the ability to lead through a complex landscape
• Evidence of self-driven, open, learning mindset with strong facilitation skills

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.

Within Business Services, the Teaching and Learning Domain develops and strategically manages the information technology needs of the teaching and learning community across the University by providing project delivery services to deliver new or improve teaching and learning technology systems.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description