Senior Performance Tester

PATH4 Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH4 Group in Canberra is seeking a Senior Performance Tester (EL1) for a Canberra-based federal government project. The role focuses on assessing responsiveness, scalability, and stability under varying workloads, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing outcomes.

You will develop test strategies, design and execute test cases, perform performance testing, manage defect lifecycles, and mentor junior staff while contributing to ICT testing

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools for scripting and execution.
• Strong background in performance testing using LoadRunner or equivalent.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g. ALM or equivalent).
• Ability to manage test execution, regression testing, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with API testing and database querying.
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies and test plans.
• Design, execute, and manage manual and automated test cases (functional & non-functional).
• Perform performance testing to evaluate system scalability and reliability.
• Create and maintain test scripts and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage defect lifecycle, including reporting, tracking, and resolution.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM).
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, vendors, and technical teams to define test conditions.
• Lead and coordinate test management activities across projects.
• Provide reporting on test progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with government information management standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ICT testing practices and processes.

Skills

Performance testing

Test automation

Load testing

ALM / test management

API testing

Agile & DevOps

Stakeholder communication

Tools

LoadRunner

ALM

Job description

Senior Performance Tester (EL1) – Federal Government

Location: Canberra (Open to other Capital Cities)

Contract: 12 month contract starting September 2026 + numerous extensions

Security Clearance: NV1 clearance required

About the Organisation

This organisation operates at the forefront of national security and law enforcement, working to protect Australia’s people, interests, and infrastructure. It plays a critical role in combating complex and serious crime, both domestically and internationally, while partnering closely with government, industry, and global agencies.

With a strong focus on innovation, the organisation is continuously evolving its technology landscape to respond to emerging threats and a rapidly changing digital environment.

About the Team

Technology underpins critical operational and corporate capabilities across the organisation. The team is focused on modernising platforms, strengthening cyber security, and enabling frontline operations through advanced and reliable systems.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment driving improvements across testing practices, emerging technologies, and enterprise-scale platforms.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Tester to assess and ensure the responsiveness, scalability, and stability of systems under varying workloads.

This role will see you working closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing outcomes across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies and test plans
• Design, execute, and manage manual and automated test cases (functional & non-functional)
• Perform performance testing to evaluate system scalability and reliability
• Create and maintain test scripts and ensure quality standards are met
• Manage defect lifecycle, including reporting, tracking, and resolution
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM)
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, vendors, and technical teams to define test conditions
• Lead and coordinate test management activities across projects
• Provide reporting on test progress, risks, and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with government information management standards
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ICT testing practices and processes

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience with test automation tools for scripting and execution
• Strong background in performance testing, ideally using tools such as LoadRunner
• Experience with test management tools (e.g. ALM or equivalent)
• Ability to manage test execution, regression testing, and defect tracking
• Familiarity with API testing and database querying
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in small, high-performing teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proven ability to deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes

Why Apply?

• Contribute to high-impact national initiatives
• Work in a cutting-edge technology environment
• Collaborate with highly skilled professionals across government and industry
• Opportunity to influence and uplift enterprise testing practices