Every way to hire — and grow — QA talent
From fully-managed labour hire to permanent recruitment and candidate career services — all built on our SQS-reviewed QA talent marketplace.
Hiring services
QA Labour Hire
Fully-managed contractors on your project — employed and payrolled by SQS as a licensed labour hire provider.
- Contractor employed by SQS
- Payroll, super & insurance managed
- Fair Work & LHL Act compliant
- Flexible contract lengths
- Replacement guarantee
Permanent Recruitment
SQS-reviewed QA professionals for your permanent team — sourced from our marketplace.
- Screening by senior QA engineers
- Shortlist within days, not weeks
- Profiles reviewed before shortlisting
- Success-fee model
- Replacement period included
Agency Partnerships
Recruitment agencies access our SQS-reviewed QA candidate pool for their clients — with pre-agreed fee splits.
- SQS-reviewed, interview-ready candidates
- Anonymised resumes on request
- Transparent split-fee agreements
- SQS handles payroll if required
- Candidate ownership protected
Technical Vetting Service
Already have candidates? We'll run structured technical assessments so you hire with confidence.
- Automation, API & performance assessments
- Structured scoring rubric (0–100)
- Run by practising QA engineers
- Written assessment report
QA Consulting & Delivery
Test strategy, automation frameworks and SIT/UAT execution for enterprise programs — delivered by SQS practitioners.
- Test strategy & planning
- Automation framework builds (Playwright, Selenium)
- SIT / UAT execution & defect management
- ERP & student-system domain experience
BA, Scrum & Dev Recruiting
The same SQS-reviewed, compliant labour hire and recruitment model — extended to business analysts, Scrum Masters, delivery leads and developers.
- BAs, Scrum Masters, developers & delivery roles
- Contract, labour hire & permanent
- Same licensed, compliant engagement model
- Sourced and screened by SQS
Software Development Services
Beyond staffing — SQS can build and deliver software, or assemble a dedicated development team for your project.
- Web & application development
- Build-for-you or dedicated team models
- QA-embedded delivery (quality built in)
- Flexible engagement — project or ongoing
Career services
Joining the marketplace is always free. These optional services help you stand out.
Professional Resume Services
QA-specialised resume writing and tailoring — built to pass ATS screening and impress technical hiring managers.
- ATS-optimised formatting
- Skills framed for the AU QA market
- Role-specific tailoring
Interview Coaching
1:1 preparation with senior QA engineers — technical questions, scenario walkthroughs and behavioural coaching.
- Mock technical interviews
- Automation & framework deep-dives
- Feedback report after each session
Candidate Representation
SQS represents you to employers and agencies — negotiating rates and managing the process end to end.
- Rate & salary negotiation
- Contract review & paperwork
- Payroll & super through SQS
- Free to join — no upfront fees
Not sure which model fits?
Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll recommend the right engagement — labour hire, permanent, or a partnership.
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