Test Lead

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Test Lead to drive testing excellence across digital delivery for the Gold Coast and northern NSW region. You will provide specialist QA advice, establish and improve testing frameworks and governance, and lead the project test team with the delivery groups.

Experience with automated functional testing tools is desirable (Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, TestComplete). ISTQB certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Provides specialist QA advice to internal stakeholders on delivery of test products.
• Establishes, maintains and improves testing frameworks, standards, methodologies and governance processes.
• Leads and manages software testing solutions and related technical specialist support for Test Environments and Test Data.

Responsibilities

• Lead project test team and collaborate with Project Delivery Teams and Release Management to prepare and maintain Test Environments and Test Data.
• Drive well engineered solutions with minimal technical direction and supervision.

Skills

Test leadership

Quality assurance advisory

Test governance

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Tosca

TestComplete

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Test Lead to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.You willProvide specialist advice and quality assurance recommendations to internal stakeholders on the delivery of test productsEstablish, maintain and continuously improve testing frameworks, standards, methodologies and governance processesLead and manage software testing solutions and related technical specialist support services for Test Environments and Test DataDrive well engineered solutions with minimal technical direction and supervisionManage the project test team and collaborate with the Project Delivery Teams, and Release Management to prepare and maintain Test Environments and Test DataAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:While not mandatory, a relevant testing qualification such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is highly desirableWhile not mandatory, a relevant Information Technology qualification or demonstrated equivalent ICT work experience in Software Testing is highly desirableExperience with automated functional testing tools is desirable (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, Test Complete)Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full timeBase salary ranging from $128,748 - $137,911 per annumAbout UsThe Portfolio and Project Delivery teams lead portfolio services and end-to-end digital project delivery for the division, incorporating digital assessment and discovery to delivery and transition to business-as-usual. Project Delivery services include problem and business analysis and project and change management across the delivery lifecycle.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 23 October 2026Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.Job Ad reference: GC693615Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.