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APS Level 5, Test Analyst

The Test Analyst supports the Quality Assurance Team Leader and Test Lead in the planning, design, execution and reporting associated with system testing activities for the Agency’s business systems. Testing responsibilities vary across projects and involve the application of strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure quality outcomes for the ACIC’s solution development projects and activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, review and execute manual and automated tests across multiple projects, often concurrently.
• Assist in test planning and reporting activities.
• Participate in the review of requirements and specifications documentation.
• Conduct detailed analysis of system and business requirements, using these products to create test cases that will satisfy relevant objectives.
• Conduct reviews of test cases, test plans, test completion reports and other relevant documentation.
• Identify and support capability development and process improvement opportunities for the Quality Assurance function.
• Assist and support team members with other tasks and activities as required and contribute to knowledge transfer among team members.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

APS Level 6, Test Lead

The Test Lead supports the Quality Assurance Team Leader in the planning, design, execution and reporting associated with system testing activities for the Agency’s business systems. Testing responsibilities vary across projects and involve the application of strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure quality outcomes for the ACIC’s solution development projects and activities.

The Test Lead will be responsible to lead Project/BAU testing activities and leading a small testing team.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct test planning, test design, test execution and test reporting activities across multiple projects.
• Lead the quality assurance review of requirements and specifications, conducting analysis and test planning to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Provide credible and consistent test estimates for projects and activities.
• Review peer work products, including Test Cases, Test Plans, Test Completion Reports and other documentation.
• Provide guidance to team members across a range of technologies and systems and support team members with the full range of the team’s duties.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with other ICT teams and stakeholders.
• Document all ICT related activities in accordance with the ACIC’s standards and practices.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Team Leader in maintaining and implementing fit for purpose test processes and toolsets across the Agency.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Team Lead in managing and aligning the team’s work plans to the ACIC’s business priorities.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Team Leader in conducting resource planning activities to ensure testing resources are available to support the delivery of the ACIC’s projects and planned activities.

Our ideal candidates

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

APS Level 5, Test Analyst

• Demonstrated experience in software testing, including test design, test execution, defect management, recording and reporting testing results, covering test scenarios and systems of varying complexity.
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills including a demonstrated ability build and maintain effective relationships through liaison, consultation, and information sharing
• Is experienced in working with a range of platforms including web application (user interface), web services and SQL.
• Identifies and supports capability development and process improvement opportunities for the Quality Assurance function.
• Can prove their ability to work to tight timeframes, to set priorities and to meet deadlines both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

APS Level 6, Test Lead

• Demonstrated experience leading testing activities across a range of platforms and technologies including user interfaces (e.g. web applications, desktop applications and mainframe applications), web services and SQL databases.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis, test planning and reporting, design and execution of both manual and automated tests. Experience with Enterprise Tester (Catch Software) and Tosca Test Suite (Tricentis) would be an advantage.
• An understanding of different system development and project delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to support a team of test analysts and the ability to develop and manage effective stakeholder relationships.

Eligibility

• Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC.

The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.

More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 on our website.