Careers at CSPD

We are currently seeking an experienced Test Lead to join our IT Shared Services team and be accountable for ensuring that the team has the support and expertise required to deliver in line with their area of focus. 

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Applications Development Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide analysis and insights for continuous improvement in applications and processes.

Key accountabilities:

• Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of applications advice, responding to ad-hoc requests, project work and implementing and developing procedures and policies
• Managing escalations from team members, reviewing work, providing guidance and advice where necessary
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, support, maintain and report on all applications and participate in working papers with service providers
• Developing and implementing TIS projects and Initiatives
• Providing analysis and insights for continuous improvement in applications and processes

About you:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study
• 5+ years of experience in software testing (functional and non-functional testing), including a minimum of 1 year in a team leadership role
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Demonstrated initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to participate in business improvement activities
• Experience in managing and executing different types of testing (Regression, Performance, UI, Security, User Acceptance, Cross-browser, Integration and Data Migration testing)
• Experience working with Jira
• Experience with test management tools (eg: Zephyr, X-ray, qTest or similar)
• Experience developing and maintaining test strategy, test plan, test cases, test scripts and test reports
• Experience in building, running and maintaining automated testing using tools (eg: Katalon, Playwright, Selenium or similar)
• Experience writing complex SQL queries
• Experience with Postman Testing experience with Power Platform, Sharepoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Desirable)
• Testing experience with various enterprise applications (eg: SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, TechOne, Vendor Panel, Compass, Canvas) (Desirable)

In return:

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements include a hybrid working model
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional development opportunities 

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About us:

At CSPD we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5,000 passionate employees located across our primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

Apply today!

Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We are currently managing the hiring process internally for this position and are not seeking third-party assistance. If we require external support, we will reach out directly. Thank you for your understanding.