Test Lead | Federal Government | Consulting

About the Opportunity
Join a high-profile, multidisciplinary team delivering a nationally significant digital transformation within a secure Federal Government environment.
Shape a brand-new national digital capability from its inception, establishing modern testing foundations and frameworks across a complex Microsoft ecosystem.

What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement: Permanent full-time
Rate/Salary: Competitive Market Rate + Super
Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/Versatile working options available)

Role & Responsibilities
Define, maintain, and execute the end-to-end test strategy and test plans across functional, integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and UAT testing.
Coordinate cross-system test execution across developers, business analysts, multi-agency stakeholders, and integrated external platforms.
Establish robust test governance, defect management, and quality reporting frameworks to ensure seamless sprint delivery within an agile setting.




Support test automation for regression and repeatable test activities, maintaining complete traceability between requirements, test cases, and releases.
Conduct release readiness assessments and provide regular, clear quality reporting to program leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience
Technical Toolkit: Solid knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure), API testing, and modern test management/defect tracking tools.
Experience: Proven track record of leading testing streams in complex, enterprise-scale ICT or digital programs with multi-system workflow integrations.
Core Capabilities: Strong agile mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills across diverse technical and non-technical teams, and a structured approach to test governance.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current BASELINE security clearance .
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