QA Lead

• 12 Months Fixed Term position, Hybrid, Melbourne CBD-based

• Lead quality outcomes across a large Capability Program while progressing your QA leadership career.

• Hands-on and collaborative approach, work closely with delivery squads and senior QA leadership, and operate in a supportive, high-ownership environment.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units:  Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, Experience, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe.  Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities. 

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of “unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT Audiences” supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University’s commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

The Role

Why this role will excite you

• Lead quality outcomes across a large-scale Capability Program with real impact

• Partner closely with the Portfolio QA Manager, providing clear visibility of QA status, risks, and progress

• Start hands-on, shaping quality early in delivery—not as an afterthought

• Build and enable fit-for-purpose QA teams embedded within delivery squads

• Influence and mature QA capability as the program scales and evolves

• Champion modern, streamlined QA and testing practices in a governed delivery environment

• Be a trusted quality leader where QA is visible, valued, and respected

Skills & Experience:

• Experience working as a QA Lead or senior QA practitioner within project or program delivery.

• Strong understanding of testing fundamentals, QA lifecycle, and defect management.

• Ability to provide clear visibility, reporting, and risk communication to senior QA leadership.

• Comfortable working hands-on while also influencing and enabling others.

• Experience working in traditional or governance-heavy delivery environments.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Pragmatic leader who enables quality rather than enforcing process.

• Collaborative and supportive, with a strong sense of ownership for outcomes.

• Curious and improvement-focused, with a desire to grow QA capability over time

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-qa-lead2.pdf

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: www.rmit.edu.au/careers/employee-benefits. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone!

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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