
Test Automation Analyst
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Job Title: Senior Test Automation Specialist
Location: NSW, (Hybrid Work Arrangement)
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Rate: Up to $1,100/day (including superannuation)
Security Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain Baseline clearance
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
About the Role
A federal government agency is initiating a transformation in its testing practices by establishing a greenfield test automation capability. This is a rare and strategic opportunity for an experienced Test Automation Specialist to step in and lead the development of automation strategies, frameworks, tooling, and processes.
You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership will directly influence quality assurance outcomes across multiple programs. As the organisation currently has limited in-house automation expertise, your role will be critical in both delivery and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement a Test Automation Strategy tailored to the agency's environment and long-term objectives.
Select appropriate automation tools (the team has some past exposure to Selenium, but no tool has been mandated).
Design and develop scalable automation frameworks to support functional, regression, and integration testing.
Identify manual test cases and processes suitable for automation and lead the transition.
Write, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
Generate and communicate test results, including reports and metrics, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate across geographically dispersed Agile teams, ensuring test coverage and quality outcomes.
Review business and system requirements to assess testability and develop clear, concise test plans and test cases.
Mentor and upskill existing team members (e.g., Test Analysts) in automation practices.
Participate in defect triage, classification, and escalation as required.
Ensure compliance with agency standards and contribute to process improvement.
Essential Skills and Experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing, with strong focus on test automation.
Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks across different platforms and technologies.
Deep understanding of test automation tools such as Selenium, as well as experience evaluating and selecting appropriate solutions.
Prior experience working in Agile development environments, with knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrated experience in leading automation initiatives and coaching team members.
Strong test reporting and defect management skills.
Ability to liaise with stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience in the Australian Federal Government or similar regulated environments.
Familiarity with government security and assurance frameworks.
Experience in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps environments.
Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
Why This Role?
Greenfield project: Rare opportunity to build an automation capability from the ground up.
Strategic impact: Be the go-to expert, shaping long-term quality practices.
Hybrid work flexibility: NSW based applicants welcome.
Strong contract duration: 12 months initially, with a 12-month extension available.
Competitive daily rate: Up to $1,100 per day (inc. superannuation).
Additional Information
Start date: Estimated to begin Monday, 25 August 2025.
Security Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain Baseline clearance.
Submissions close: Wednesday, 06 August 2025
How to Apply
If you're a senior automation expert looking to take ownership of a federal agency's test automation capability, we want to hear from you.
📧 For more information, please contact:
Priya Gabriel
Email: [email protected]
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