Test Lead

About the role

**About the Opportunity**

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The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) Digital Transformation Program is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee and coordinate end\-to\-end testing activities across a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives. The program supports the Northern Territory Government's strategic objectives of reducing crime and improving community safety through the delivery of modern technology solutions and cross\-agency reforms.

The successful candidate will lead testing efforts across complex, multi\-vendor and multi\-system environments, ensuring quality outcomes through rigorous governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight. A key area of focus will include supporting the Worker Screening Reform Program and other cross\-agency initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**

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* Lead and manage testing activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with project schedules and quality standards. * Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, and reporting artefacts. * Coordinate testing activities across project teams, vendors, business stakeholders, and external agencies. * Review business and technical requirements to ensure complete and traceable test coverage. * Oversee test design, execution, defect management, defect triage, and resolution processes. * Manage System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production Verification Testing. * Provide executive and project\-level reporting on testing progress, quality metrics, issues, risks, and outcomes. * Identify, manage, and escalate testing\-related risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, governance processes, and quality outcomes. ### **Requirements**

**Essential Skills and Experience**

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* Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related discipline. * ISTQB Test Manager, Test Analyst, or equivalent testing certification. * Demonstrated experience leading testing functions within large and complex ICT environments. * Strong experience developing and implementing enterprise\-level test strategies and plans. * Proven expertise in end\-to\-end test management, execution, defect management, and reporting. * Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or equivalent platforms. * Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and testing frameworks. * Ability to interpret functional and technical requirements and translate them into effective test coverage. * Experience working across integrated systems and multi\-vendor delivery environments. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Demonstrated capability managing testing risks, dependencies, and governance requirements. * Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex defects and quality issues. * Working knowledge of SQL Server or similar database platforms.

**Desirable Skills and Experience**

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* Previous experience delivering technology projects within government or highly regulated environments. * Experience supporting digital transformation programs within policing, justice, emergency services, public safety, or related operational domains. * Familiarity with cross\-agency governance and large\-scale transformation initiatives.

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