This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

• Senior Test Analyst | Large Federal Government Organisation | July 1 start
• Based in Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide or Melbourne | Hybrid, Office / WFH
• Approx. $110-130/hour | 12M + 24M - Multi-year, Long-term Contract Opportunity

As the APS6 Senior Test Analyst, you will be working across a range of projects in the organisation. You will be Testing that ICT solutions improve quality, performance, architectural and functional requirements and are fit for business purpose. You will need to be a Senior candidate who is able to work in a team as well as autonomously with minimal instruction. Ideally you will have worked in similar large, complex federal government organisations in the past. Note: This is a contract role within Federal Government therefore you must be an Australian Citizen to be considered.

Key Duties and Responsibilities...

• create and execute complex test cases on appropriate testing platforms using own in-depth technical analysis of specifications
• create complex test data within external software vendor environment
• review test cases from team members to ensure quality
• develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data, working to the specifications provided
• apply in-depth technical analysis, practices and procedures when designing, executing and creating test cases
• assist with defining requirements for the test environments
• record and analyse test results, and report any unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes
• contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation
• identify, analyse, manage and document all defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• conduct testing to ensure the ICT Service functions as per requirements
• create test data in vendor environment
• monitor and manage time and effort to ensure test cases are running to project schedule and escalate any issues
• manage a small team including setting local priorities, managing resources, and assisting with the development of work plans
• manage and support a team including managing performance, attendance, health and wellbeing
• develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and training
• ensure work aligns with business processes and overall delivery outcomes
• collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regards to testing and development of software
• resolve or escalate issues as required and suggest alternative approaches
• perform cost analysis activities as required
• exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines

Like to know more?

To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Brett Elliott via email [email protected] quoting Ref No. 244442.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.