QA Analyst

Studyandwork; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Studyandwork in Melbourne is offering a QA Analyst Intern role to gain hands-on experience in software quality assurance, manual testing, and defect reporting. You will work with IT professionals to ensure applications meet user needs and quality standards.

This internship suits students or recent graduates seeking practical testing skills, exposure to Jira, Selenium, Postman, and basic SQL. You will learn QA methodologies, participate in testing cycles, and build a professional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed IT-related degree or diploma.
• Basic understanding of QA testing and SDLC.
• Familiarity with testing tools is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual testing of software applications and digital platforms.
• Develop and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Identify, document, and report defects and inconsistencies.
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and basic compatibility testing.
• Collaborate with developers to investigate issues and verify fixes.
• Maintain test documentation and defect logs.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and testing cycles.
• Assist with UAT and validation of system functionality.
• Learn QA methodologies and testing practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

SDLC knowledge

Test case creation

Bug reporting

Jira familiarity

Selenium

Postman

SQL basics

APIs knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Postman

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and detail-oriented QA Analyst Intern to gain practical experience in software quality assurance, application testing, and defect identification. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced IT professionals to help ensure that software applications, systems, and digital products meet quality standards and user requirements. This internship is suitable for students, recent graduates, or aspiring IT professionals looking to develop their technical skills, gain industry exposure, and build a foundation for a career in software testing and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with manual testing of software applications, websites, and digital platforms.
• Develop and execute test cases and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements.
• Identify, document, and report software bugs, defects, and inconsistencies.
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and basic compatibility testing.
• Work with developers and project teams to investigate issues and verify fixes.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, defect logs, and quality assurance reports.
• Participate in software testing cycles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of system functionality.
• Learn and apply industry-standard QA methodologies, tools, and testing practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good analytical, organisational, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Basic understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and software testing principles.
• Familiarity with test case creation, bug reporting, or testing tools is advantageous.
• Exposure to tools such as Jira, Selenium, Postman, or similar platforms is beneficial but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, APIs, or automation testing is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn in a professional team environment.

Learning and Development Opportunities

• Gain hands‑on experience with real‑world software testing projects.
• Develop practical skills in manual testing, test documentation, and defect tracking.
• Build an understanding of QA processes, testing methodologies, and software development workflows.
• Gain exposure to industry-standard testing tools and technologies.
• Strengthen analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Develop a professional portfolio of relevant experience to support future employment opportunities.

Why Apply?

This internship provides an opportunity to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Successful candidates can gain valuable industry experience, improve their employability, and explore career pathways in software quality assurance, software testing, test automation, and IT project delivery.

15th October, 2026

QA Analyst Intern