23d ago , from Auto & General Holdings Pty Ltd

Join the Test Team within Auto & General's Technology division — a group of quality-focused professionals dedicated to ensuring the reliability and excellence of our digital products and platforms. The team plays a critical role in the software delivery lifecycle, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and automation specialists to deliver exceptional outcomes. You'll be leading a team of 6–10 Test Analysts, reporting to the Test Manager, and contributing to a vibrant community of practice that champions continuous improvement. Together, we're helping A&G; achieve its vision of becoming Australia's best insurer.

The role

As Test Lead, you'll oversee the entire testing lifecycle — from strategic planning and design through to execution and comprehensive reporting. You'll be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of applications, products and services across multiple testing types including system, integration, regression, UAT, performance, security, and production verification testing. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll mentor your team, champion quality across the organisation, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

- Develop and manage testing strategy and planning across all testing phases (ST/SIT, Regression, UAT, PVT)
- Lead walkthroughs with stakeholders on testing approaches for new initiatives
- Provide guidance and support to Test Analysts on test coverage, risks, and defect management
- Build, define, and maintain regression suites in collaboration with Test Analysts and Business SMEs
- Partner with Automation Analysts to support automation of regression suites
- Actively participate in Flow Delivery workshops representing testing requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts) from concept to delivery
- Plan and design comprehensive test cases ensuring coverage across positive, negative, and regression scenarios
- Lead test execution, defect identification, raising, and retesting
- Deliver comprehensive test reports including Test Progress, Test Summary, and Defect reports
- Apply advanced testing techniques such as risk-based testing, BDD, TDD,



and the 3 amigos approach
- Support onboarding of new team members and facilitate skills development for Test Analysts
- Contribute to the Testing Community of Practice, sharing knowledge and best practices
- Provide transparent communication to stakeholders on all testing matters
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks in line with APRA's prudential standards

What experience you'll bring

- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Test Lead
- Demonstrated experience supporting and mentoring a team of Test Analysts
- Proven track record creating test strategies, plans, test traceability matrices, and test reports
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies including Agile/Scrum and Continuous Delivery
- Demonstrated use of testing techniques such as Risk Based testing, BDD, and TDD
- High-level knowledge of test practices, tools, and techniques, including the testing pyramid
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical staff, end-users, and management
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills to uplift team capabilities
- Pragmatic approach and resilience to change
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Sound skills in problem solving, time and resource management
- Degree relating to Information Technology field from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent qualifications/experience)

Location

This role can be based in Toowong, Kawana or North Lakes, with a preference for Toowong. Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River,



our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G;

- Be rewarded — we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- Work flexibility — with options to work from home up to two days per week after probation.
- Options for leave — life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- Grow with us — we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- Give back — our A&G; Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
- Take care of yourself — your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- Celebrate the wins — we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many in office events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- Save money — as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About us

Auto & General (A&G;) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community. Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, and Coles Insurance. We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

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📌 Test Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Auto & General
📍 Queensland