QA Lead / Manager jobs in Melbourne, Australia
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Melbourne earns a median of A$120k a year ($79k gross). Melbourne has about 5.4 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Melbourne
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Melbourne 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.
Test Manager / Verification and Validation Manager
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 Melbourne
Gross annual pay in AUD. Melbourne is 1.00× the Australia median (same), which is A$120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$75k | A$92k | A$110k | $61k | |
| Mid-level | A$97k | A$120k | A$140k | $79k | |
| Senior | A$120k | A$150k | A$180k | $100k | |
| Lead | A$150k | A$190k | A$230k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Melbourne.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Melbourne
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
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 |
| Brisbane | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Perth | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Adelaide | A$110k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Melbourne
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Melbourne · QA Lead / Manager role guide · Hire a QA Lead / Manager
QA Lead / Manager jobs in Melbourne: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Melbourne?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Melbourne earns a median of A$120k a year ($79k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$97k to A$140k. Junior pay starts near A$92k, senior pay is A$150k and leads reach A$190k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Melbourne?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Melbourne 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 Melbourne pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Melbourne ranks 2nd of 5 Australia cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is A$120k, so Melbourne is at it. Against the US it is 28% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne starts at the higher of the city and national median.