Test Automation Specialist Lead

Location: Melbourne
Discipline: Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $AU$135 - AU$150 per hour
Contact name: Lisa Whitehorn

Contact email: lisaw@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH10326_1770175524
Published: about 19 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

The Network are seeking an experienced Test Automation Specialist Lead to drive quality assurance and automation across large-scale, complex technology programs.

12 months + extensions
Flexible work arrangements

As the Test Automation Specialist Lead, you'll own and evolve the test automation strategy, lead automation delivery across multiple projects, and embed automation-first practices into CI/CD pipelines. You'll provide hands-on technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure frequent, stable, and high-quality releases across enterprise systems.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead and deliver end-to-end test automation strategy, frameworks, and governance

  • Design and evolve scalable automation frameworks across UI, API, and integration testing

  • Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

  • Provide hands-on automation expertise and mentor testing teams

  • Drive quality metrics, risk management, and continuous improvement

Who we're looking for - must have:

  • Proven experience leading test automation strategies in Agile or Hybrid environments

  • Strong hands-on experience with tools such as TOSCA, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Postman

  • Coding experience in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#

  • Solid CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub)

  • Experience delivering automation for complex enterprise and cloud-based systems

Desirable experience includes cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), performance testing, and relevant certifications.

If you're ready to lead automation, influence quality at scale, and step into a high-impact role, click APPLY NOW