Senior Automation Test Lead — Hybrid, Federal Contract

Luvo Talent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Luvo Talent is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Test Manager to join a major Federal Government agency on a long-term contract. This senior, hands-on role leads test automation strategy, frameworks and quality engineering practices across complex enterprise systems.

You’ll work closely with delivery teams, technical specialists and senior stakeholders to improve automation capability, software quality and release confidence.

Qualifications

• Senior-level hands-on leadership in test automation
• Experience designing scalable automation frameworks
• Proven ability to drive API/UI/end-to-end automation
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps and quality gates
• Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced are highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead test automation strategy, architecture, standards and governance.
• Design and improve scalable, reusable automation frameworks.
• Oversee API, UI, integration and end-to-end automated testing.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Establish risk-based testing approaches, quality gates and reporting.
• Improve test data management, environments and automation reliability.
• Lead, coach and mentor technical teams, including code/design reviews.
• Work with senior stakeholders to identify risks and drive improvements.

Skills

Test automation leadership

Automation framework design

API/UI/end-to-end automation

CI/CD / DevOps

Stakeholder influence

Team mentoring

Education

ISTQB Advanced Certification

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Automation frameworks

Source control systems

Job description

Luvo Talent is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Test Manager to join a major Federal Government agency on a long-term contract. This senior, hands-on role leads test automation strategy, frameworks and quality engineering practices across complex enterprise systems.

You’ll work closely with delivery teams, technical specialists and senior stakeholders to improve automation capability, software quality and release confidence.