Junior Test Analyst

Compas; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking a Junior Test Analyst to support ICT systems in an Australian Government environment. You will develop and execute test cases, manage defects and test data, analyse results and collaborate with technical and business teams across Agile and Waterfall delivery.

This hybrid role in ACT requires a Baseline security clearance, with a 9-month contract duration and potential extensions. Minimum 2 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing requirements, user stories and designs to develop effective test cases and scripts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, execute and review test requirements, test cases and scripts.
• Perform manual testing, document results and raise, investigate and retest defects.
• Identify test data requirements and maintain appropriate test data and artefacts.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, SMEs and business teams, including supporting UAT.

Skills

Manual testing

Agile

Test case design

Defect management

Communication

Job description

Junior Test Analyst | Manual Testing & Agile

Build your testing career as a Junior Test Analyst supporting complex ICT systems in an Australian Government environment. Develop and execute test cases, manage defects and test data, analyse results and collaborate with technical and business teams across Agile and Waterfall delivery.

Location

ACT (preferred), or an agreed office location in NSW, QLD, VIC or SA

Work Arrangement

Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week from the applicable office

Contract Duration

9 months, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions

Security Clearance Requirement

Baseline

Closing Date

10.00am, 17 September 2026

Essential Tasks

• Prepare, maintain, execute and review test requirements, test cases and scripts.
• Perform manual testing, document results and raise, investigate and retest defects.
• Identify test data requirements and maintain appropriate test data and artefacts.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, SMEs and business teams, including supporting UAT.

Key Criteria

• Experience analysing requirements, user stories and designs to develop effective test cases and scripts.
• Experience executing manual tests, documenting defects and supporting defect investigation and retesting.
• Ability to analyse test results, investigate issues and recommend practical quality improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.