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.

Work type: 2-year fixed term contract.
Classification: Band 8, $125,701 plus super.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recommend professional IT Testing advice and solutions with various stakeholders 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

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Deepak Dama| | Program Manager
Deepak.Dama@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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