Description About the role: We are on look out for a Test Lead for our Lending Program. You will be responsible for leading and contributing to the testing effort needed to upgrade and migrate our current Lending Program. This role is offered as a 12 months FTC with potential extension or permanency Key Responsibilities will include: Leading and contributing to the testing effort for the Lending and Application upgrade Work within Test Governance, adhering and aligning test activities to our Test Governance strategy, framework, tools and artefacts. Provide guidance and expertise to support the management of the STLC within the SDLC for the assigned project. Apply the scope of Functional and Non-Functional testing for releases. Review requirements, user stories, design and architecture documents: providing feedback to the key stakeholders on completeness, correctness, traceability and testability. Provide leadership and mentorship of test analysts within your assigned project to enable growth and development. Apply work practices to promote the alignment of requirements and acceptance criteria relevant to functional and non-functional testing to enable key measurement criteria of software testing and defect management with assigned projects of operational team. Improve the quality of Production releases and minimise production incidents by applying the strategic risk-driven testing across all levels and phases of testing About you Reporting to the Test Management Lead you will deliver our member digital ecosystems and ensure we have a modern and efficient workplace. Knowledge and Experience: ISTQB Foundation certification essential and Advanced Test Management certification desirable Proven test lead experience in banking and migration and upgrade of applications. Experience in Australian Financial Institutions Experience leading a project-based test team. Experience with test management tools in an enterprise environment eg qTest, Jira. Good communication skills with experience in stakeholder engagement. Forward thinking and innovative approach to functional testing techniques with an ability to improve test capabilities. Good understanding and experience of STLC functions, including functional and manual testing. Good understanding of the SDLC process. Good knowledge of systems architecture and testing trends in an enterprise environment. Who are we? It’s an exciting time to join our organisation! On 1 March 2023, two of Australia’s most successful member-owned banking organisations merged, to form Heritage and People’s Choice - Australia’s leading mutual banking organisation and a genuine, member-owned alternative to the major banks. We exist to create a better future for our members and the communities in which they live. We are 100% member owned, with approximately 720,000 members and 1,900 employees. We have dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under two brands, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. When you come to work at Heritage and People’s Choice, you’ll be joining a team of inclusive, friendly, and motivated employees who value making a difference every day for our members, community, and the planet. We are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business. Benefits of working for us We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success. That’s why we offer great incentives and benefits including: Paid parental leave and special leave provisions Employee banking benefits and discounted insurances Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives If you are ready to join a supportive team who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve, then click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 12th May 2025 We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to accommodate disability, illness or injury, to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.