Quality Engineering Lead

The Quality Engineering Lead is a senior technical leadership role responsible for setting direction, standards and assurance approach for Quality Engineering across WorkCover Queensland.

The role provides enterprise-wide Quality Engineering expertise and works closely with Platform Lead, Technical Leads, vendors and implementation partners to embed consistent Quality Engineering practices across technology delivery activities. The Quality Engineering Lead supports the delivery of reliable, secure, accessible and fit for purpose technology outcomes by promoting quality throughout the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle.

The role champions modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation, continuous integration and continuous delivery, performance engineering, quality analytics, test strategy and continuous testing to support high-quality technology outcomes.

10+ years’ experience in software engineering, testing, quality engineering or related disciplines

Extensive experience in Quality Engineering strategy, test architecture and assurance for complex enterprise applications, integrations, digital platforms and vendor delivered solutions

Advanced knowledge and experience with Agile delivery methodologies and modern software delivery practices

Strong hands-on knowledge of test automation frameworks and approaches, CI/CD integration and quality gates, API, integration and data driven testing and non-functional testing, including performance, security, reliability, accessibility and operational resilience

Experience in implementing Quality Engineering frameworks across enterprise environments including cloud, SaaS and hybrid technology platforms

Ability to assess quality risks and articulate trade-offs between speed, coverage, cost, confidence and operational impact

Experience shaping and assuring vendor testing approaches in multi supplier environments

Demonstrated capability in coaching, mentoring and developing technical capability in others without direct people management responsibility

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, facilitation and executive-level reporting skills

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic direction and practical delivery outcomes

Ability to build and maintain strong cross functional partnerships across business and technology teams

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple initiatives

The Quality Engineering Lead position description is available on the intranet.

This role is graded at Individual Contract. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Mrinal Mukherjee.

Applications close 5pm, Friday, 2nd October . Prior to applying, please discuss your intent to apply with your leader and take a look at our expression of interest tips.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To ensure you have the best and most inclusive experience, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you confidently showcase your skills and potential. You can contact us at [email protected] or let our recruitment team know during your conversation with them.