Senior Test Analyst

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The primary purpose of the Senior Test Analyst is to support ACECQA's functions in relation to the National Quality Agenda IT System (NQA ITS). The NQA ITS is primarily built upon Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft SharePoint but includes integrations with other software, systems, and tools. The Senior Test Analyst will contribute to business transformation and the ongoing development of the NQA IT System and by delivering excellence in testing specific related systems throughout the entire release cycle.

This role is full time and fixed term (until 30 June 2026) at ACECQA Band 5 ($103,179 - $122,039).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 3 or more years of experience in testing of large-scale applications within a complex organisation structure.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or certification in IT or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in developing test frameworks and procedures.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a range of individuals in a variety of contexts.
• Excellent documentation skills, including proven experience in the authoring of specifications and manuals.
• Highly developed skills in building internal/external relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise work to meet required timelines.

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• Experience working in, or with, a regulatory or Government environment.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365.
• A working knowledge of Jira and testing integration tools.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2025 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Senior Test Analyst vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two refereeswho have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please email the HR team at recruitment@ acecqa.gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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