Test Lead

Quality People

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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on site Until 9/15/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Our client URGENTLY requires a Test Lead for 6 months+ Contracts in Darwin.

 

The Test Lead  will be responsible for leading and coordinating end-to-end testing activities, including cross-agency projects involving multiple stakeholders, systems, and integration points. You will own and drive the overall testing strategy, lead testing across all phases (system, integration, UAT, and production verification), and ensure quality outcomes through effective governance, traceability, and risk management.

 

 

Skills and Experience required includes:

  • Direct and manage testing activities across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring rigorous alignment with delivery timelines and established quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, and reporting artefacts to drive project success.
  • Critically review requirements and specifications to guarantee comprehensive test coverage and mitigate project risk.
  • Oversee the entire testing process, from design and execution, defect management and final resolution, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

 

 

Government experience would be highly advantageous.

Top $'s Paid !

Contract extensions available !

CV must be uploaded to be considered.

 

For other future opportunities that are not currently listed, please go to: https://apply.workable.com/quality-people/j/0E5BBAAE57/

 

Quality People is committed to all forms of workforce diversity and encourages applications from men and women of all ages and cultures, including indigenous Australians, and Veterans.

 

Www.QualityPeople.com.au

About this role

Summary

Lead testing activities across project lifecycle, develop strategies, ensure quality standards, and mitigate risks.

Job title

Test Lead

Experience level

mid senior level

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Darwin, Australia; remote not allowed

Salary

Top $'s Paid !

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

test managementquality standardsrisk managementrequirement review

Preferred skills

government experience

Specializations

test strategytest planningtest executiondefect management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Darwin NT, Australia

On-site City