Test Automation Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a test automation lead to develop and deliver a real-time application automation strategy. You will champion a Shift Left approach and implement robust frameworks across testing and DevOps, embedding automation across environments.

You will mentor teams, monitor results, and advance coding standards while fostering collaboration and inclusion. Flexible work options may be available in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software automation testing using Python/Selenium and Cypress.
• Experience developing automated test plans and reports with Confluence and JIRA dashboards.
• Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into governance standards and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a test automation strategy for real-time applications with a Shift Left approach.
• Assess and implement automation tools; build and maintain robust frameworks across testing and DevOps.
• Monitor results, drive automation initiatives, and provide training to strengthen team capability.
• Contribute to broader testing activities, promote coding standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automation testing

Selenium

Cypress

Python

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 107435

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.If finding complex technological solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

In this role, you'll:

• You will lead the development and delivery of a test automation strategy for real-time applications, championing a “Shift Left” approach across manual and automation teams.
• You’ll assess and implement appropriate automation tools, build and maintain robust frameworks using Testing and DevOps principles, and embed automated test execution across non-production environments.
• You’ll monitor and report results, lead automation testing initiatives, and provide training, guidance and support to strengthen team capability.
• You’ll also contribute your expertise across broader testing activities while promoting coding standards, collaboration and continuous improvement, helping create an inclusive environment where innovation, diversity and wellbeing are valued.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role descriptionand information pack.

About you

• You’ll bring strong experience in software automation testing, with demonstrated expertise using tools such as Python/Selenium and Cypress to create, maintain and analyse automated test scripts.
• You’ll be confident developing automation test plans and reports and using Confluence and JIRA dashboards.
• You’ll also have experience translating stakeholder requirements into end-to-end technology governance standards aligned with relevant policies and standards, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver quality outcomes within a team environment.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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