• Reference number: 25189a
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 pa, 17% superannuation, and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Consultant, Test Lead (3 Positions Available) to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Senior Consultant, Test Lead is essential in the management, coordination and operationalisation of the portfolio test practice, ensuring test artefacts, approaches, processes and quality meets and is aligned to QUT and industry standards. This role will work in partnership with portfolio leadership, technical teams, vendors, projects and key business stakeholders to provide pragmatic advice, fit-for-purpose recommendations, and hands on test execution, with the aim to improve portfolio test management reliability, leadership and compliance. This position reports to the Manager, Digital Portfolio, Digital Enabling Services for career planning, development, and performance expectations

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.

What you need to succeed

1. Education and/or training equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in leading and executing testing efforts for implementations, upgrades, and integrations in a large-scale organisation.
3. Significant experience developing comprehensive test strategies, plans, and detailed test cases (manual and automated) that ensure thorough coverage and traceability across functional, regression, and non-functional requirements.
4. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse and troubleshoot complex problems and technical issues, identify root causes, evaluate test results, identify risks, propose effective solutions and recommend mitigation strategies.
5. Demonstrated experience with test management tools across manual, automated, and performance testing.
6. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate and facilitate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including vendors, development teams, and end-users across departments.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: Queensland University of Technology - Senior Consultant, Test Lead (3 Positions Available)

Job opens: 23-May-2025

Applications Close: 08-Jun-2025 at 11.30pm