Junior Quality Engineer / Tester – Student Opportunity | Accenture Early Careers

Accenture; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Work-life balance

Impactful work

Job summary

Accenture in Ballarat is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer / Tester who is a current student seeking real-world testing experience. You will work with experienced engineers and product teams to test, document, and improve software quality while you continue your degree.

You will learn testing fundamentals, report defects, and gain exposure to automation concepts. This role requires on-site presence at the client office three days a week in Ballarat.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in IT/engineering/software with at least 12 months remaining.
• Paid practical experience in a technology environment during studies.
• Security clearance requirement for Australian citizens or eligible to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test, discover, and report defects using Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Manual functional testing of user interfaces and features.
• Learn Accenture quality standards, processes and guidance.
• Explore automation and performance testing concepts.
• Collaborate with mentors and cross‑functional teams to improve quality.

Skills

Student mindset

Software testing

Quality assurance

Automation concepts

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity/learnability

Education

Currently enrolled in IT/engineering/software/data degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Are you currently studying and looking for a role that lets you build real-world technology experience while you continue your degree? Join Accenture as a Junior Quality Engineer / Tester and start developing practical software testing, quality assurance, automation awareness, and problem-solving skills in a supportive early careers environment.

• Location:Ballarat
• Start Date:October 2026
• Qualification:Currently enrolled in IT, engineering, software, data, or related degree, with at least 12 months of studies remaining. This role is designed for students who are studying while gaining paid, practical experience in a technology environment.
• Working Rights:Australian Citizens only, due to the secure nature of this role.
  

Junior Quality Engineer / Tester

As a Junior Quality Engineer / Tester at Accenture, you'll help ensure our applications are reliable, highly performing, easy to use, and ready for real-world users. You'll work alongside experienced Quality Engineers, Product Owners, Developers, Engineers, and Designers, learning how professional technology teams test, improve, and deliver high-quality digital solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience with testing fundamentals, quality standards, defect reporting, automation concepts, and the software development lifecycle, while continuing your studies in a supported work environment.

What You'll Do:

Test, Discover, and Innovate: Develop and execute test cases to help ensure applications meet solution requirements, user stories, and quality expectations. You'll check that features work as expected and support the team in identifying opportunities to improve the user experience.

Learn the Basics of Quality Standards: Get hands-on with Accenture's quality standards, procedures, and expectations through training and guidance. You'll start with practical functional testing tasks, including manual testing of user interfaces and basic features, and grow your expertise from there.

Become a Bug Detective: Learn how to spot, document, and report bugs clearly using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. You'll capture evidence, communicate issues effectively, and begin crafting detailed test cases based on requirements and user stories with guidance from experienced mentors.

Explore Automation and Performance Testing: Gain exposure to automation testing tools, frameworks, regression testing, and performance testing concepts. You'll build awareness of how quality engineering practices support reliable technology delivery across the software development lifecycle.

Think Outside the Box and Grow: Use curiosity and creativity to uncover unexpected issues from a user’s perspective. You'll seek feedback, stay open to learning, build confidence in quality engineering trends and practices, and develop professional skills in communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and problem solving.

What We're Looking For:

• A current student who is excited to build practical experience while continuing their studies.
• An interest in software testing, quality assurance, quality engineering, automation concepts, technology, and solving problems.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn how to identify, document, and communicate issues clearly.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• A proactive attitude, curiosity, and openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.

Additional Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance.

This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.

On-call and Shift Expectations:

This position is primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction.

Other Items:

• Must not have been terminated from a Gov agency or received poor performance feedback.
• Must have lived in Australia for 2.5 years of the past 5 years.
• Must be up to date with tax requirements.

Must be committed to working on site in the client office 3 days a week

• Why You'll Love Working Here
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate individuality and foster an environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive.
• Career Growth: With continuous learning opportunities, you'll have the tools to grow and succeed.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that create real change for our clients and communities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

At Accenture, we believe in the power of technology to transform lives and create a better future. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about innovation and committed to making a positive impact.