The Senior Test Lead will oversee and assist in the development, implementation, and support of testing solutions for Portfolio and Project Delivery applications.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Test Lead to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide specialist advice and quality assurance recommendations to internal stakeholders on the delivery of test products
- Establish, maintain and continuously improve testing frameworks, standards, methodologies and governance processes
- Lead and manage software testing solutions and related technical specialist support services for Test Environments and Test Data
- Drive well engineered solutions with minimal technical direction and supervision
- Manage the project test team and collaborate with the Project Delivery Teams, and Release Management to prepare and maintain Test Environments and Test Data

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- While not mandatory, a relevant testing qualification such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is highly desirable
- While not mandatory, a relevant Information Technology qualification or demonstrated equivalent ICT work experience in Software Testing is highly desirable
- Experience with automated functional testing tools is desirable (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, Test Complete)
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Advantages

- Flexible work options
- Career Development




- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $128,748 - $137,911 per annum

About Us

The Portfolio and Project Delivery teams lead portfolio services and end-to-end digital project delivery for the division, incorporating digital assessment and discovery to delivery and transition to business-as-usual. Project Delivery services include problem and business analysis and project and change management across the delivery lifecycle.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 23 October 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC693615

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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