Senior Test Analyst

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Senior Test Analyst for a fixed-term role in Melbourne. The successful candidate will plan, lead and deliver testing across Dynamics, digital, functional and user acceptance testing, coordinating with testers, stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure quality outcomes aligned with project goals.

Responsibilities include developing test plans and scenarios, managing risks, environments and defects, and promoting automation

Qualifications

• Experience delivering testing across waterfall, agile and hybrid projects.
• Proficiency in JIRA (mandatory), plus TestRail and Confluence.
• Automation testing experience is desirable, with domain knowledge in transport or asset management being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, requirements and scenarios aligned with project goals.
• Lead test execution, environments, data and defect management.
• Promote automation where possible and produce test reports.
• Provide team leadership and foster collaboration, safety and inclusion.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clear communication

Innovative mindset

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Confluence

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027

The Senior Test Analyst plans, leads and delivers testing across Dynamics, digital, functional and User Acceptance Testing. They work with testers, business stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure quality deliverables, effective resource planning and successful testing outcomes aligned with project goals.

Key responsibilities include developing test plans, requirements and scenarios; identifying risks and gaps; managing test execution, environments, data and defects; using automation where possible; and producing test reports. The role also provides team leadership, promotes collaboration, safety and inclusion, and supports timely delivery while undertaking other duties consistent with the role’s skills and classification.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

• Thinks critically and solves problems, considering the broader business context to identify risks, address recurring issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Communicates clearly and with impact, tailoring information to different audiences to build understanding and achieve outcomes.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement, using stakeholder insights and information to identify and implement better ways of working.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships, understanding diverse needs and working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
• Leads high-performing teams and embraces technology, effectively planning resources, building capability and using digital solutions to improve service delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering testing across waterfall, agile and hybrid projects (mandatory), with proficiency in JIRA (mandatory), TestRail and Confluence.
• A proven ability to adapt and deliver effectively in fast-paced environments (mandatory), with substantial automation testing experience (desirable).
• Experience in the transport or asset management domain (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Parul Srivastava, Project Director via email [e-mail].

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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