Test and Release Team Lead

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy until 29 October 2027, with possibility of ongoing
Remuneration: ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490) plus 12% superannuation

We’re looking for a Test and Release Team Lead to join our Adelaide office and lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for testing, systems administration and release management across the Department for Child Protection.

This is an opportunity to shape how technology is tested, governed and delivered, working across the full systems development life cycle to ensure solutions are secure, reliable and ready for use. You’ll work closely with a range of stakeholders to embed quality, manage risk and support the delivery of effective digital services across the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and developing staff to support a high-performing, collaborative team

• Establishing testing and quality assurance practices across the systems development life cycle

• Overseeing testing activities and ensuring requirements, test coverage and defects are clearly tracked

• Managing controlled releases and service acceptance before changes move into production

• Providing expert advice on quality and release readiness to ICT leadership and business stakeholders.

About you:

• You have experience leading testing, quality assurance and/or release management in a complex ICT environment

• You bring strong knowledge of recognised testing and quality assurance practices

• You have experience working in Agile and multidisciplinary ICT environments

• You can lead releases and deployments through change control, service acceptance and operational transition

• You are a confident people leader who develops specialist staff and communicates technical risks clearly to senior stakeholders.

If you’re an experienced ICT leader who wants to know your work is contributing to something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. At the Department for Child Protection, you’ll bring your leadership and technical expertise to help ensure the technology behind our critical work is secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact

• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life

• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family

• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP

• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits

• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family

• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Want to know more? 

Contact Mr Leon Doecke - Senior Manager, Business Engagement & Solutions Development for a confidential discussion

Via tel: 0421 147 *** or email: ***********@sa.gov.au.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 02 September 2026, 11:00 PM