Test Lead
About The Position
Mater is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee the end‑to‑end testing program for our UKG Pro Workforce Management implementation. This role is perfect for a senior testing professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys leading test strategy, governance, execution and stakeholder engagement across large‑scale programs. This is a maximum-term (up to 12 months), full-time role based at our Newstead offices. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end testing across SIT, Payroll Parallel, UAT and cutover validation. Working with HR, Payroll, Operations, DTI and the UKG vendor, you’ll ensure the solution performs accurately across time capture, award interpretation, integrations and payroll outcomes. The role combines leadership with hands‑on work—driving test frameworks, scenario design, defect management and environment readiness.
Requirements
- Experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager in complex programs
- Strong understanding of testing lifecycle, QA and test governance
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira or similar tools
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
- Experience with WFM, HRIS or Payroll systems (Kronos/UKG desirable)
- Degree in IT, Computer Science or Management
- Demonstrated Test Lead experience
- Exposure to Time & Attendance, Payroll or HRIS systems
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of award interpretation or payroll dependencies (advantageous)
- ISTQB Advanced (desirable)
- Health industry experience (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the program test strategy, standards and governance
- Lead planning, scheduling and prioritisation of test cycles
- Oversee end‑to‑end test scenarios across time capture, rostering, pay rules, leave and payroll integration
- Lead Payroll Parallel testing, reconciliation and variance analysis
- Coordinate UAT and external testing phases
- Run defect triage and manage risks, reporting and readiness assessments
- Mentor testers and uplift testing capability across the program
Benefits
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
