Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

• Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, 24 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, Clearance, City role.

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Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Test

Engineers, from junior levels to expert and manager levels, to support the agency achieve

overall testing strategies, managing effective planning, monitoring and execution of all testing

activities within the agency.

Test Engineers ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities

are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines.

They use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to less

experienced testers. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions

within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. Test Engineers plan

their own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, and

changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.

The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.

Job Title Senior Test Engineer

APS Equivalent Level APS 6

Main Duties

Duties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• create and execute complex test cases on appropriate testing platforms using own in-depth technical analysis of specifications
• create complex test data within external software vendor environment
• review test cases from team members to ensure quality
• develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data, working to the specifications provided
• apply in-depth technical analysis, practices and procedures when designing, executing and creating test cases
• assist with defining requirements for the test environments
• record and analyse test results, and report any unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes
• contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation
• identify, analyse, manage and document all defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• conduct testing to ensure the ICT Service functions as per requirements
• create test data in vendor environment
• monitor and manage time and effort to ensure test cases are running to project schedule and escalate any issues
• develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and training
• ensure work aligns with business processes and overall delivery outcomes
• collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• resolve or escalate issues as required and suggest alternative approaches
• perform cost analysis activities as required

Main skills/attributes Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Testing TEST - Level 5
• Acceptance testing BPTS - Level 4
• Methods and tools METL - Level 4
• Performance management PEMT- Level 4
• Stakeholder relationship management - Level 4

Ability to:

• think strategically and consider the issues and impacts on work and work area
• think laterally and identify and develop innovative approaches
• identify risks and steps required to mitigate them
• guide and develop staff capability
• develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• manage conflict using appropriate strategies and determine issues for escalation
• identify and consider expectations and concerns
• communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience
• establish clear work plans and timeframes for self and others
• undertake analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence
• research and make decisions based on good judgement, expertise and knowledge
• work independently under limited direction and act collaboratively
• prioritise competing tasks and work collaboratively to deliver quality projects outcomes
• adapt to change and uncertainty and support staff through the process.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

Please complete the below forms.

Candidate Application form

Candidate Referee Report