Test Lead

Pacific Blue is a leading owner, operator, and developer of renewable energy assets and one of Australia’s fastest growing energy retailers. We operate a high quality and diversified portfolio of wind, hydro, and solar assets, as well as offering a range of competitive energy products, delivering value to our retail energy customer base. With the growing importance of renewable energy in Australia's future, a career with us is more than just a job.

The Test Lead is responsible for leading and assuring software quality across Pacific Blue’s technology landscape, ensuring systems are tested effectively and meet required quality standards before release to production. Working closely with Application Owners, Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts and delivery teams, the role oversees end-to-end testing activities, manages quality risks, drives test automation and process improvements, and provides clear, business-focused reporting to support reliable, secure and fit-for-purpose technology solutions.

This is a full-time permanent role located in Melbourne.

The role is primarily responsible for but not limited to:

• Lead the planning, coordination and execution of end-to-end testing activities across functional, integration, regression, user acceptance and non-functional testing streams.
• Partner with Application Owners, Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts and delivery teams to provide testing services throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, schedules and effort estimates, applying risk-based testing principles to prioritise activities and manage quality risks.
• Oversee defect management, including identification, triage, prioritisation, re-testing and resolution, with consideration of business, customer and regulatory impacts.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for testing outcomes, providing clear communication, reporting and executive-level updates on test progress, risks and quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools and frameworks, including identifying opportunities to expand and optimise test automation capabilities.
• Ensure effective management of test environments, test data and traceability between requirements, test cases, defects and releases.
• Ensure testing practices comply with regulatory, audit, cyber security and data protection requirements, while supporting internal and external audit activities and managing multiple releases to delivery timelines.

Knowledge and experience

• ITSQB Foundation in Software Testing
• Experience with Orion or Engage
• At least 5 years’ experience in the energy retail sector, preferably with both gas and electricity in all jurisdictions
• Testing experience to support compliance changes
• Experience with tools to test API points e.g., Postman
• Proven track record in test planning, managing test schedules, test execution and test automation
• Sound knowledge of JIRA
• Ability to mentor and coach other team members

Skills

• Agile methodologies – user story testing, story sizing, planning sessions, stand-ups
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Strong process and quality assurance controls.

What We offer

At Pacific Blue, as a leading renewable energy provider for the past 30 years, we know what it takes to create real change. Our success isn't solely driven by our technology, investments, or assets—it's powered by our people. Our passionate and dedicated team is the reason we can make 100% clean energy available today, not tomorrow.

We provide a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounts to Home Energy and Health Insurance
• Purchased leave program
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous parental leave optionn
• Modern open plan office with ergonomic standing desks
• Office location next to Southern Cross Station and tram stops
• A team that is inclusive and supportive

Pacific Blue is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where individuals in each of our business units feel involved, supported, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that embracing people with diverse capabilities, perspectives, and experiences will enrich our team and provide competitive advantages to our business. This has resulted in our recognition by the DCA as an Inclusive Employer.

If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to inform us so that we can support you throughout the application process.

Only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.

If you share our vision of creating a sustainable future and believe in making a positive impact, please click the 'apply' button to express your interest.