Test Lead

MECCA Brands Pty Ltd

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Richmond Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 8, 2026 Last posted March 4, 2026
Job description

As MECCA continues to grow and evolve our Core Technology landscape, we’re looking for an experienced Test Lead to join our team based at our Support Centre in Richmond, Victoria. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality technology outcomes across large-scale initiatives, while also supporting ongoing BAU releases.  

Reporting to the Technology Delivery Manager, you will own and drive MECCA’s end-to-end testing strategy across complex programs and integrated systems. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can set strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in execution within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

 

The Role You Could Play 

  • Design, own and continuously evolve MECCA’s end-to-end test strategy across Core Technology initiatives 

  • Lead and oversee testing across project and BAU releases, including system, integration and user acceptance testing  

  • Establish and embed fit-for-purpose QA frameworks, standards and governance across the technology landscape 

  • Actively contributes to test planning, risk assessment, defect management and release readiness activities, particularly across high-risk or complex initiatives 

  • Champion automation and continuous improvement, driving increased test efficiency and coverage 

  • Mentor and uplift QA capability across the Core Technology landscape, fostering a culture of quality and accountability 

  • Partner closely with technology and business stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria and ensure alignment of quality expectations  

  • Identify opportunities for RPA implementation by assessing suitable business processes and supporting delivery governance in collaboration with relevant teams 

 

What You Will Bring

 

To succeed in this role, you will be a seasoned testing professional with strong leadership capability and a delivery mindset. You will bring:  

  • 7+ years’ experience in QA/testing, including leadership of testing streams within large-scale enterprise programs  

  • Demonstrated experience defining and implementing end-to-end test strategies across complex, integrated environments 

  • Strong hands-on experience across system, integration, regression and UAT cycles, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and execution 

  • Proven experience driving automation initiatives and improving testing maturity, including practical use of automation and API testing tools 

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with automation tools, Postman (API testing), Azure DevOps and Jira (test/work management), and SQL Server for data validation 

  • Confidence operating in evolving environments where processes may still be maturing 

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence technology and business teams 

  • Experience identifying opportunities for and supporting delivery of RPA solutions is highly desirable 

 

 

Your Life at MECCA 

Whilst we are singularly focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable, and have a bit of fun along the way!  

Some of our other team member benefits include:  

  • Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering  

  • Health and well-being initiatives  

  • Reward and recognition programs  

  • Access to bonus and incentive programs  

  • Access to quarterly product allowance  

  • Generous discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy.  

There are also so many other ways in which you’ll be made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.  To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca and for all current opportunities, visit www.mecca.com.au/careers.  

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About this role

Summary

Lead and develop end-to-end testing strategies, oversee testing processes, and champion automation initiatives.

Job title

Test Lead

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Richmond, Victoria; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

QA/testingtest strategyautomation toolsPostmanAzure DevOpsJiraSQL Server

Preferred skills

RPAstakeholder engagementprocess improvement

Specializations

testingautomationAPI testingtest strategyquality assurance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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