Quality Assurance Lead

We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.

 
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.

We are Vicinity.

Role purposeThe key purpose of the Quality Assurance Lead role is to establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance frameworks and practices across the full technology lifecycle. This strategic role within the Technology Delivery team drives quality governance, testing services, and quality improvement initiatives to support both project delivery and business-as-usual (BAU) technology operations across multiple platform teams.

Key Accountabilities

Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering exceptional technology solutions? We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to design and drive strategies that ensure our platforms meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance.

About the Role

As our Quality Assurance Lead, you’ll own the end-to-end quality strategy across technology delivery. From governance frameworks to innovative testing solutions, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Set the Standard:
  Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and governance processes that align with organisational technology objectives.
• Lead Testing Excellence:
  Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies for projects and BAU initiatives, including functional, integration, performance, and UAT. Champion automation to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Partner with Technology Delivery, Development, and Business teams to ensure alignment and represent QA in strategic discussions and roadmap planning.
• Innovate & Improve:
  Continuously refine QA methodologies, introduce cutting-edge tools, and lead initiatives that elevate testing effectiveness. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • 7–10+ years in QA and testing leadership within complex technology environments.
  • Proven success in building quality frameworks and implementing automation strategies.
  • Strong track record across full technology project lifecycles.
• Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of software development and testing methodologies.
  • Expertise in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) and automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud/on-prem environments and CI/CD processes.
  • Experience building a test framework from the ground up for projects/portfolio, and be hands on
• Capabilities:
  • Strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving and communication abilities.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to communication strongly – written and verbal
  • Ability to influence and drive change effectively

Why Join Us?

• Influence technology quality at an enterprise scale.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving innovation.

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options

• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave

• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members

• Generous Parental Leave

We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop 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.

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Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.