Applications Tester

Charter Diligence; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early cash advances on approved timesh

Job summary

Charter Diligence is engaged to place an Applications Tester for a major NSW Government digital program. You will drive testing across the software development lifecycle to ensure releases meet functional and technical expectations, working with project teams and stakeholders.

Location is Parramatta with hybrid arrangement (1–2 days in the office). Start ASAP, contract 12 months with potential extension; daily rate 800–850 AUD plus super.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' commercial software testing experience.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Experience with functional, integration, regression, UAT and end-to-end testing.
• Proven ability to develop test plans, cases and scripts.
• Defect management experience using Jira or similar.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Perform functional, system integration, regression, user acceptance and end-to-end testing activities.
• Validate application functionality following enhancements, upgrades and system changes.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts and project managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing activities with business representatives and subject matter experts.
• Identify, record, prioritise and monitor software defects through to successful resolution.
• Produce clear testing documentation, reports and quality metrics for project stakeholders.
• Verify data migration outcomes, ETL processes and data integrity across multiple environments.
• Support release planning, deployment validation and production readiness activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining test environments and test data where required.
• Execute automated testing activities where appropriate and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency.
• Ensure testing activities comply with established quality assurance frameworks and organisational standards.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of testing processes across the broader technology team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Test planning & execution

Adaptability

Time management

Tools

Jira

ValueEdge

ALM

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a large NSW Government organisation responsible for delivering critical digital services that support millions of users across the state. Employing thousands of staff across multiple business functions, the organisation manages a broad portfolio of enterprise applications and large-scale technology initiatives designed to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and customer experience. With significant investment in digital transformation, cloud technologies and modern application platforms, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile technology program within a collaborative and outcomes-focused environment.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle — and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About The Role

Join a major enterprise application modernisation program focused on improving the reliability, quality and long-term sustainability of a business-critical platform. As an Applications Tester, you will play a key role in ensuring software releases meet functional and technical expectations through comprehensive testing activities across the software development lifecycle.

Working closely with project teams, business stakeholders and technical specialists, you will contribute to the successful delivery of system enhancements, data validation activities and integration testing while supporting continuous quality improvement across the program.

Position

Applications Tester - $800-$850 per day + super

Location

Parramatta

Working Arrangement

Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)

Start Date

ASAP (Pending Checks)

Duration

12 months with possible extension

Application Window

Role closing soon

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Perform functional, system integration, regression, user acceptance and end-to-end testing activities.
• Validate application functionality following enhancements, upgrades and system changes.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts and project managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing activities with business representatives and subject matter experts.
• Identify, record, prioritise and monitor software defects through to successful resolution.
• Produce clear testing documentation, reports and quality metrics for project stakeholders.
• Verify data migration outcomes, ETL processes and data integrity across multiple environments.
• Support release planning, deployment validation and production readiness activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining test environments and test data where required.
• Execute automated testing activities where appropriate and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency.
• Ensure testing activities comply with established quality assurance frameworks and organisational standards.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of testing processes across the broader technology team.

About You

• Demonstrated experience as an Applications Tester, QA Tester or Test Analyst within medium to large enterprise environments.
• Minimum 5 years' commercial software testing experience, with exposure to complex application delivery projects.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience performing functional, integration, regression, system and user acceptance testing.
• Proven experience developing test plans, test cases, test scripts and test execution reports.
• Strong defect management experience using Jira or similar issue management platforms.
• Experience using test management tools such as ValueEdge, ALM, Azure DevOps, TestRail or similar.
• Experience working across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise application architecture, APIs, databases and data validation processes.
• Exposure to data migration, ETL validation or integration testing will be highly regarded.
• Experience with automated testing tools or frameworks is desirable.
• Exposure to GIS environments or ESRI technologies will be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within collaborative project teams.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to provide two professional references.
• Full Australian working rights are required. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold unrestricted Australian work rights through Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid long-term work visa.
• As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at www.charterdiligence.com.au/portal. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Application Process

Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.

Equal Opportunity

Charter Diligence is an accredited recruitment agency for the Australian Federal Government and State Governments. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal opportunity and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.