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Automation Test Lead

· Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Employment
Contract
Salary
$120 - $140 per hour (inc super)
Posted
16 July 2026
Source checked
29 July 2026

About this role

• ACT, NSW, QLD. WFH hybrid • 12 + 12 + 12-month contract (NV1 security clearance required) • Lead, manage and report on the team’s testing activities Our client, a Federal Government entity is seeking an Automation Test Lead . About the role - Automation Test Lead Lead an Automation Test team that underpins how external users authenticate, manage accounts, and access online services, and how those services integrate securely with each other. Duties - Automation Test Lead • Lead, manage and report on the team’s testing activities, including static testing and automated testing of requirements, and ensuring testing aligns to priorities and ways of working. • Formulate and maintain the overall test strategy and test planning approach, including test design, review and execution of test cases across delivery and release cycles. • Produce and maintain test artefacts, including test plans, test cases, test progress reports, test summary reports and test closure reports. Skills / Experience - Automation Test Lead • Demonstrated experience as a Test Lead (or equivalent), including day to day management of test execution resources and coordinating testing activities in delivery environments. • Demonstrated experience working in a Digital Identity environment and with identity‐related systems, including authentication, authorisation and customer identity platforms. • Demonstrated skills and experience leading testing of complex systems in large, fast paced projects, with the ability to apply fit for purpose approaches across agile and hybrid environments. How to apply To be considered for this role (JOB ID: EF 673669 / LH-06505) , please forward your resume to Eric by clicking the Quick Apply button. Please note that this role closes on the 24th of July @ midday . Recruitment Hive: (02) 6299 1006 We Value Diversity The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role. youtube.com/watch?v=8EaVVKNsCM0

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