We're looking for a Test and Release Team Lead to join our Adelaide office and lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for testing, systems administration and release management across the Department for Child Protection.
This is an opportunity to shape how technology is tested, governed and delivered, working across the full systems development life cycle to ensure solutions are secure, reliable and ready for use.
You'll work closely with a range of stakeholders to embed quality, manage risk and support the delivery of effective digital services across the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
Leading, coaching and developing staff to support a high-performing, cooperative team
Establishing testing and quality assurance practices across the systems development life cycle
Overseeing testing activities and ensuring requirements, test coverage and defects are clearly tracked
Managing controlled releases and service acceptance before changes move into production
Providing expert advice on quality and release readiness to ICT leadership and business stakeholders.
About you:
You have experience leading testing, quality assurance and/or release management in a complex ICT environment
You bring strong knowledge of recognised testing and quality assurance practices
You have experience working in Agile and multidisciplinary ICT environments
You can lead releases and deployments through change control,



service acceptance and operational transition
You are a confident people leader who develops specialist staff and communicates technical risks clearly to senior stakeholders.
If you're an experienced ICT leader who wants to know your work is contributing to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
At the Department for Child Protection, you'll bring your leadership and technical expertise to help ensure the technology behind our critical work is secure, reliable and fit for purpose.
What's in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:
A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax advantages
Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
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📌 Test And Release Team Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide