QA Lead / Manager jobs in Brisbane, Australia
QA Lead / Manager pay in Brisbane centres on A$110k ($74k) at mid-level, from A$90k to A$130k. Brisbane has about 2.8 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Brisbane
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Brisbane today, so these are the nearest in Australia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
QA Lead
Senior Performance Tester / Performance Test Lead
Test Automation Lead
Technical Test Lead | Automated Testing | Test automation framework design | Playwright
QA Lead
Senior QA Lead
QA Manager
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Brisbane
Gross annual pay in AUD. Brisbane is 0.93× the Australia median (-7%), which is A$120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$70k | A$85k | A$100k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | A$90k | A$110k | A$130k | $74k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$140k | A$170k | $94k | |
| Lead | A$140k | A$180k | A$210k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Brisbane.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Brisbane
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Brisbane is on Australia/Brisbane. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$130k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Melbourne | A$120k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Perth | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Adelaide | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Brisbane
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Brisbane: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Brisbane?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Brisbane earns a median of A$110k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$90k to A$130k. Junior pay starts near A$85k, senior pay is A$140k and leads reach A$180k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Brisbane?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Brisbane right now, 0 of them remote, and 10 in Australia. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Brisbane pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Brisbane ranks 3rd of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is A$120k, so Brisbane is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Brisbane ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Brisbane?
Brisbane is on Australia/Brisbane. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Brisbane with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Brisbane starts at the higher of the city and national median.