Job Reference: 1044375

Are you a skilled and versatile testing professional ready to shape high-quality digital solutions at one of Australia's leading universities? Curtin is seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst who thrives in both manual and automation testing, delivering precision and quality across our digital portfolio.

About the Role
As a Senior Test Analyst within Curtin’s Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team, you'll play a key role in delivering defect-free solutions through a blend of exploratory manual testing and robust automation frameworks. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and contribute to the continuous evolution of Curtin’s testing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute both manual and automated test cases for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Develop and maintain automation strategy and frameworks (Selenium, Robot Framework, or similar).
• Lead defect tracking and contribute to continuous improvement in SDLC processes.
• Apply shift-left testing by engaging early in development cycles.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to the team’s testing maturity.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate across disciplines.
• Contribute to and align with best practices employed within the Testing team.

Selection Criteria:

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training.
• Strong expertise in both manual testing techniques and automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with tools such as: Selenium, Robot Framework, JIRA, and Azure AWS DevOps.
• Solid grasp of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience in higher education or university environments.
• Awareness of non-functional testing (e.g., performance, security, accessibility).
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.

Role Requirements:

1. Current Permanent Australian working rights. Please note that visa sponsorship and/or relocation will not be supported for this role.
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)
Our Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team are harnessing the power of leading platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of education while safeguarding against potential risks, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into our strategic vision.

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!
Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday 19th of August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.