ASO6 Test Analyst

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking a Test Analyst on a full‑time, 1.0 FTE contract to support Digital Platforms and ICT Systems Reform initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating ICT testing, providing expert testing guidance and ensuring quality across projects.

Essential qualifications are minimal, with a desirable degree or diploma in computing content. A DHS working with children check and RRHAN‑EC training are required as special conditions.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: An appropriate degree or diploma with significant computing content.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake ICT testing services to support Digital Platforms and ICT Systems Reform initiatives.
• Provide specialist testing advice and support across Digital Platforms, testing frameworks, quality assurance and project delivery within ICT Services.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of testing services and the maintenance of efficient, consistent and quality work practices within the ICT Systems Reform unit.

Education

Degree or diploma with significant computing content

Job description

Department for Education

Job reference: 862261

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world‑leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

The Department for Education is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department’s intent to deliver a high performing, world class information and communication technology service.

The Test Analyst coordinates and undertakes a range of ICT testing services to support Digital Platforms and ICT Systems Reform initiatives, contributing to directorate objectives and the continuous improvement and adoption of contemporary testing practices, tools and methodologies.

The role provides specialist testing advice and support across Digital Platforms, testing frameworks, quality assurance and project delivery within ICT Services to support defined outcomes. The Test Analyst contributes to the effective delivery of testing services and the maintenance of efficient, consistent and quality work practices within the ICT Systems Reform unit.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: An appropriate degree or diploma with significant computing content.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Natalie Bonfiglio, Operations Manager – Digital Platforms, via email: [email protected]

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

Applications close

04/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PS Act.pdf
• How to Apply - PS Act guidelines.pdf
• Position description - ASO6 Test Analyst.pdf
• VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.