Test Lead - SuccessFactors & UKG Pro (City of Kingston)

Location Location: Moorabbin, VIC Classification Management and Administrative Officer Grade 6 (HS6) Employment Type Full-Time
- Fixed Term (80 hrs/fn + ADO) Role Overview We are now seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Test Lead to join our agile HRIS project team. This chance allows you to shape our future post‑merger. Department The Finance Program provides financial and ancillary services, including HRIS. The Role The Test Lead will lead, plan, and manage all phases of structured testing (SIT/UAT/PVT) associated with the deployment of the new Bayside SuccessFactors, EC Payroll, and UKG Pro instances. Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end‑to‑end testing activities including test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management for all three new HRIS systems (SuccessFactors, EC Payroll and UKG Pro), across all testing and project lifecycle phases
- Lead a team of dedicated testers
- Develop and maintain test cases and test scripts aligned with business and system requirements.
- Oversee test execution cycles, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.
- Prepare and deliver test status reports, metrics, and quality dashboards to stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, workstream leads, business stakeholders and vendor partners to ensure testing objectives are achieved along with successful validation and sign‑off.
- Manage and mentor the testing team, allocating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Report testing progress, escalating risks and issues along with any assistance needed in a timely fashion. Key Capabilities
- Proven experience working as a Test Lead on similar large system delivery projects, within a team and/or transformation program, in a complex matrix environment.
- Strong hands‑on testing experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other large‑scale HRIS solutions e.g. Workday
- Ability to collaborate and work in cross‑functional teams
- Attention to detail along with a proactive and creative approach to problem solving where situations are complex.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present testing updates to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing testing teams.
- Excellent communication, coordination, documentation and presentation skills. Qualifications and Experience Required Essential
- Proven experience working on SAP projects, ideally within HR/SuccessFactors implementations.
- Experience working within a high‑volume environment
- An ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment, using your own judgment and taking the initiative in problem resolution
- Willingness to challenge and ask questions
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Enthusiasm and drive to achieve excellent results
- MS Office Applications – Advanced to Intermediate level depending on individual relevance Desirable
- Health industry experience Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre‑tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services We embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qos02