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Test Lead – Aerospace, Defence & Manufacturing
Location: Boeing Australia – Brisbane - Hybrid
Boeing Australia is seeking an experienced Test Lead to lead structured application testing for critical corporate systems such as Payroll, HR, and ERP within the aerospace, defence services, and manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing testing in regulated industries, with a focus on compliance, security, and quality standards relevant to aerospace and defence manufacturing.
This role will drive the implementation of test management tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Planning and test automation frameworks such as Selenium, ensuring repeatable, auditable, and efficient testing processes.
Leadership skills are essential to manage and mentor junior test analysts and automation developers in a secure and compliance-driven environment.
Due to the International nature of the role and business as a whole, there may be the requirement to support after hours meetings and calls, however flexibility is encouraged. Some domestic travel may be required.
Manage and mentor a team of junior test analysts and test automation developers, fostering a culture of quality, security, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with business units, IT, cybersecurity, and program teams to align testing strategies with operational and compliance requirements.
Basic Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Proven experience managing structured application testing in regulated industries, preferably aerospace, defence, or manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Boeing Australia and New Zealand are shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for both the defence space and the manufacturing of composite components for commercial aircraft. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace, manufacturing and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
We’re also committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don’t meet 100 of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply.
Benefits
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements with the ability to obtain Australia Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
