Payroll Test Lead - 6 Month contract - ASAP start

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Hybrid : 3 days WFH, office days Tuesday and Thursday

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Melbourne (preferred) or Sydney

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Contract : 6 months with strong potential to extend into hypercare

Test Lead / Senior Tester - Payroll Implementation

6-Month Contract | Melbourne or Sydney | Hybrid (3 WFH / 2 Office)

We're seeking an experienced Test Lead or Senior Tester to join a major payroll implementation program with a well-known Australian organisation.

This is a key role in ensuring the success of the implementation, leading and executing the full testing lifecycle across a new payroll system and its integration with Salesforce.

You'll work closely with internal SMEs, technical leads, and the implementation partner to drive quality, ensure accuracy, and support a seamless go-live.

The Opportunity

• Take end-to-end ownership of test strategy, planning, and execution.
• Lead integration, system, and parallel payroll testing (validating results between old and new systems).
• Manage defects and progress tracking using JIRA.
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, finance, and technical teams, along with external vendors.
• Be hands-on when required, ideal for someone who enjoys both leading and doing.
• Influence and push back confidently with stakeholders to maintain delivery quality and timelines.

What We're Looking For

Why This Role

You'll be joining a project with strong leadership and a trusted delivery partner, rebuilding confidence in a business-critical payroll system. It's a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who thrives on ownership and accountability.

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