Hybrid Test Lead - API & Automation Champion

RACV; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Discounts on RACV products andservices

RACV Club membership

Discounts with corporate partners

Job summary

RACV is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join our Technology team in Melbourne. You will balance people leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding testing across multiple initiatives to ensure quality across the delivery lifecycle.

You'll work with Product Owners, Analysts, Developers and external partners, driving automation uplift and API testing, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Test Lead or similar leadership role.
• Hands-on testing automation and API testing experience.
• Experience leading onshore and offshore testing teams.
• Experience with UiPath and interest in AI-enabled testing.
• Strong Agile experience and cross-functional squad collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Test Analysts, providing guidance and QA best practices.
• Manage test planning, estimation, execution and reporting across multiple initiatives.
• Oversee defect management, risk identification and resolution.
• Develop and maintain test cases, scripts, plans and strategies.
• Contribute to manual and automated testing, including API testing.

Skills

Test Lead

Test automation

API testing

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

UiPath

Tools

UiPath

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Competitive Salary | Attractive Discounts on RACV Products

Great things start here

Join our team of business professionals doing meaningful work in an organisation that’s ever evolving. Work with people who care and expand your career with opportunities only a diverse business can provide. With license to see things through your way, and the option to split your time between office and home, RACV is where you’ll make a difference.

About the opportunity

At RACV, we're continuing to enhance the digital experiences and technology platforms that support our members, customers and employees. We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Test Lead to join our Technology team and play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions across strategic business initiatives.

This is an opportunity for a Test Lead who enjoys balancing people leadership with technical delivery. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Scrum Masters, Technology Leads and business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. The role will support high-priority initiatives across RACV, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, collaboration and delivering outcomes that make a difference.

Key responsibilities include

Lead and mentor a team of Test Analysts, providing guidance, support and quality assurance best practices across the squad.

Manage test planning, estimation, execution and reporting across multiple initiatives and releases.

Oversee defect management, risk identification and resolution activities to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

Develop, review and maintain test cases, test scripts, test plans, test strategies and test summary reports.

Contribute to both manual and automated testing activities, including API testing and ongoing test automation uplift.

Collaborate with stakeholders, delivery teams and external vendors to ensure quality standards are achieved throughout the development lifecycle.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance testing processes, tools and team capability.

Support release activities and post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

What you’ll need to be successful

Proven experience in a Test Lead or similar leadership role

Extensive technical background in manual testing, and hands-on experience in test automation and API testing.

Experience leading and developing testing teams, including overseeing both onshore and offshore resources.

Experience with automation tools such as UiPath and an interest in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled testing approaches.

Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and experience working within cross-functional squads.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting capabilities.

Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience within insurance, financial services or another highly regulated industry will be highly regarded. Salesforce testing experience is also advantageous.

There’s so much on offer when you join RACV

A flexible, informal work environment that supports balance between work and home

Generous discounts on home and car insurance policies and RACV roadside care

RACV Club membership and great discounts across RACV resorts

Monthly-updated discounts from a wide range of corporate partners

At RACV, we believe diversity and inclusion are essential to our continued success. We want our people to feel welcomed, supported and valued for who they are and what they bring. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

Application process

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