Test Lead - Finance Modernisation Project

Kingston Human Capital; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane CBD office

Weekly pay cycles

Engagement support from Kingston

Job summary

Kingston Human Capital is seeking a Test Lead to drive testing for the Finance Modernisation Project, coordinating agency-side activities and ensuring quality and progress against go-live timelines.

The role requires ERP testing leadership, experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC, and the ability to manage multiple testing streams within a complex environment. Brisbane CBD-based contract through May 2027, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading testing for ERP projects (SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC).
• Strong Testing Lifecycle knowledge and testing frameworks.
• Ability to define test strategies and artefacts for multiple testing phases.
• Experience in automated and manual testing with test data generation.
• Ability to estimate resources and coordinate testing activities.
• Proven stakeholder management and delivery within timelines.
• Leadership and accountability for successful migration testing.
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of testing phases for the project.
• Manage the defect lifecycle and ensure quality outcomes.
• Coordinate testing across Agile and traditional delivery methods.
• Lead systems testing for migration from development to implementation.

Skills

Testing leadership

S/4HANA testing

UAT/SIT/PVT/regression

Automated testing

Manual testing

Test data generation

Stakeholder management

Agile and traditional

Problem solving

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Test Lead - Finance Modernisation Project

Your New Role

You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful transition of the QSS SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA Public Cloud solution by coordinating all agency-side testing activities.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will work collaboratively within the Finance Modernisation Project team, act as the key contact with Queensland Shared Services, oversee the execution of testing phases, manage the Department’s defect lifecycle, and ensure testing outcomes meet quality standards and project timelines.

The department has three SAP company codes within the QSS finance solution landscape, approximately 800 SAP users and multiple complex business systems integrations that will transition to S/4HANA. The current target go-live date is May 2027.

About You

• Extensive experience in leading and delivering Testing activities for large-scale IT projects, particularly ERP implementations such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC 6.0 or similar
• Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle and testing frameworks
• Proven ability to develop, review, and apply test strategies and artefacts for UAT, SIT, PVT, and regression testing across Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in automated and manual testing and test data generation
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to scope testing requirements, estimate resource needs, and identify appropriate testing approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead systems testing to ensure successful migration of systems from development to implementation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and personal accountability with the ability to take ownership of assigned work and ensure successful delivery of testing outcomes.
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal History Check

Relevant Testing certifications (such as ISTQB) and significant work experience on large scale, complex IT projects or S/4HANA implementations would be highly desirable. Experience in a similar role within the QLD Government would be highly advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits for You

• Immediate start
• Contract through to 31 May 2027
• Brisbane CBD office
• $900 - $1,000 per Day + Superannuation
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to take the lead on a critical project for major Government department
• Weekly pay cyclesNo payroll fees/deductions
• Support of Kingston Human Capital throughout your engagement

Next Steps

We actively encourage the use a Cover Letter to highlight your relevant skills and experience aligning to the role.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are seeking a similar opportunity, reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.