Software Test Engineer – Healthcare Systems

Full-Time Permanent | Saint Lukes Medical Centre | Traralgon, Victoria

About the Role

We are a medical centre operating proprietary healthcare management systems. We require a Software Test Engineer to ensure reliability, security, and compliance of our critical applications.

This is a newly created, full-time and ongoing role that has been established in response to the growing need for robust testing and compliance within our digital clinical systems. The role will play a critical part in maintaining patient data security, system availability, and regulatory compliance. It is aligned with the ANZSCO occupation ICT Systems Test Engineer (263213).

Key Responsibilities

Systems Testing & Quality Assurance

Design and execute comprehensive test plans for web-based healthcare management applications

Perform functional, integration, security, and performance testing of web applications

Develop and maintain automated test scripts and testing frameworks

Conduct regression testing following system updates and patches

Test data integrity and backup/recovery procedures

Security & Compliance Testing

Implement and maintain security testing protocols for patient data protection

Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and privacy regulations

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Test audit trail functionality and reporting mechanisms

Validate user access controls and authentication systems

Infrastructure & Server Management

Monitor and test Linux server environments and application performance

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues affecting system availability

Test disaster recovery procedures and system redundancy

Validate server configurations and deployment processes

Perform capacity planning and load testing

Healthcare System Integration

Test integration points with Services Australia billing systems

Validate appointment scheduling and patient management workflows

Ensure accurate processing of medical billing and Medicare claims

Test clinical documentation systems and progress note functionality

Support testing of telehealth and digital health initiatives

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain comprehensive test documentation and procedures

Generate detailed test reports and system performance analytics

Document system configurations and troubleshooting procedures

Provide technical recommendations for system improvements

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Continuous professional development in emerging technologies

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in systems testing and technical support

Strong experience with Linux server environments

Proficiency in Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP

Experience with automated testing tools and security testing

Understanding of healthcare data standards and privacy requirements

Hardware diagnostics and server monitoring capabilities

Excellent analytical and documentation skills

Highly Desirable

Healthcare background with clinical workflow understanding

Experience with medical practice management systems

Knowledge of Australian healthcare billing and Medicare systems

Certification in software testing (ISTQB) or security frameworks

Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per annum plus superannuation

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge healthcare technology

Professional development opportunities

Stable employment with established healthcare provider

Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

Application Requirements

Candidates must have legal right to work in Australia and provide:

Detailed cover letter addressing key requirements

Current resume with relevant IT experience

Three professional references

Location: Traralgon, Victoria

Hours: Full-time (38 hours/week)

Application Deadline: 5 September 2025