Test Lead – Lifecycle Management

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

Benefits

• Parental Leave: Primary 14 weeks’ pay and secondary 2 weeks’ pay
• Flexible Working Arrangements: 3 days in office/2 days working from Home
• Salary Sacrificing and Novated lease
• Private healthcare cover, discounted car hire and other retail discounts

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of Toll’s technology landscape, driving a multi-dimensional strategy that includes cloud and IT utility models.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry experts to design and implement solutions that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Partner with business mentors and IT teams to deliver value-driven solutions, while mentoring and developing internal talent.

Join Our Team as an IT Test Lead – Lifecycle Management!

Group IT provides technology strategy, governance, delivery, and support for all of Toll. The team enables Toll with the right technology foundations and business systems to grow the business and support our customer needs.

About the Role:

The Test Lead will be responsible for leading end-to-end testing activities across multiple projects and platforms. This role will own testing strategy, planning, execution, and reporting for allocated projects – ensuring robust, scalable, and high-quality solution outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in test automation, performance testing, and stakeholder engagement across the software development lifecycle.

This is a fixed term contract to July 2026 based in Melbourne.

As an IT Test Lead, you will:

• Lead testing strategy and execution across multiple enterprise projects and platforms.
• Manage testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements validation to post-deployment verification.
• Champion test automation and performance testing using tools like JMeter and Python.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed testing into CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases.
• Drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders, ensuring scenario definition, execution, and sign-off.
• Mentor junior testers and offshore QA teams, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

To be successful as an IT Test Lead, you will need to:

• Demonstrate over 5 years of experience in software testing, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Show expertise in integration platforms (e.g., webMethods, Mulesoft, Workato) and automation tools (JMeter, Python).
• Have strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Agile/hybrid methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
• Be skilled in leading UAT and influencing stakeholders at both technical and executive levels.
• Be proficient in test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail), with experience in risk-based testing and compliance.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality documentation and reports.

About You:

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
• ISTQB Test Manager or similar qualification.
• Agile/Scrum certification and/or SAFe Agilist accreditation (desirable).
• PMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent program management certification (well regarded).

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years in software testing, with 2+ years in a test leadership role.
• Proven leadership in testing integration platforms and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile/hybrid models.
• Skilled in UAT leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in test management tools and risk-based testing.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Toll Group is proud to be a Women 4 STEM Corporate member – Toll Group – Women 4 STEM

What moves you?
 

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. 

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.