Automation Test Lead (BBBH10891) Sydney, Australia

Salary: AUD900 - AUD950 per day + super

Automation Test Lead – Contract – Sydney

  • 6-month contract (extensions likely)
  • $900-950 + super per day
  • Sydney (Hybrid working – no remote option)

About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead to drive the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a major system implementation. You’ll ensure solutions meet business requirements, quality standards, and support successful project delivery. This role suits a strong leader with hands-on automation expertise who can collaborate across teams and uplift testing capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver a comprehensive test strategy, including automation frameworks, schedules, and resources.

  • Manage all phases of testing: functional, system, performance, and UAT.

  • Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to align on testing requirements.

  • Lead the design of automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts to ensure full requirements coverage.

  • Oversee test execution, track results, and manage defects through to resolution.

  • Drive governance of defect management processes and timelines.

  • Ensure test data preparation and validation for accuracy and integrity.

  • Provide regular reports on progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

  • Manage UAT activities and coordinate with business users to resolve issues before deployment.

  • Identify and implement improvements in testing tools, processes, and practices.

  • Leverage Java, Selenium, and Python frameworks to build and maintain automation suites.

  • Apply AI-enabled testing tools and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test creation, integration, and coverage.

  • Work within DevOps and Microsoft-based environments to embed testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Contribute to the definition of the overall automation architecture and frameworks to ensure scalability and maintainability.

About you

  • Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead or Test Manager on complex system implementation projects.

  • Deep knowledge of automation testing methodologies across the full lifecycle.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, Python and related automation frameworks.

  • Exposure to AI-assisted testing, GitHub, and Copilot in test design and execution.

  • Background in DevOps/Microsoft environments and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Skilled in testing governance, quality assurance, and reporting.

  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate across business and technical teams.

Next steps
If you’re interested, please apply and we’ll be in touch if your experience aligns.

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