Automation Tester

Automation Tester

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.

RFQ Details

RFQ ID: LH-02392

Closing Date: Friday, 02 May 2025 11:59pm (Canberra time)

Estimated Start Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Initial Contract Duration: 12 months

Extension Term: 12 months

Number of Extensions: 2

Experience Level: APS6 equivalent

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Client Details

Agency: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Location of Work: ACT

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs.

Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.

Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Governments economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
• investing in science and technology
• strengthening the resources sector

The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.

Were looking for Automation Testers who will be required to:

• Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
• Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications
• Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution
• Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
• Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
• Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices
• Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
• Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
• Undertake other duties as required

Selection Criteria

Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)

Essential Criteria

1. Experience or skills in automated testing.  Well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles

2. Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies

3. Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts.  Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams

4. A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance. Current accessibility training is highly desirable.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services

2. Experience tracking and managing test plans and test case through Azure DevOps

3. Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities