Senior Test Engineer - Hybrid, Security-Cleared

GoSourcing; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Government is seeking Senior Test Engineers (APS6) to lead testing of ICT systems and verify designs align with business needs. The role requires Australian citizenship and active Negative Vetting 1 clearance, with a hybrid working arrangement after an initial onsite period.

The successful candidate will manage testing artefacts, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and drive quality through structured test strategies and execution within contract cycles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks and standards (PSPF/ISM/Essential Eight).
• Experience with functional, user acceptance and security testing methods.
• Ability to engage with senior executives, technical teams and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute complex test cases on appropriate platforms.
• Review test cases and test data for quality and consistency.
• Develop and review test plans, test cases and supporting data.
• Apply advanced testing practices when designing, executing and recording tests.
• Assist with defining requirements for testing environments.
• Record and analyse test results and report issues.
• Support team improvement initiatives including tools and automation.
• Identify and manage defects and misalignments with requirements.
• Conduct testing to ensure ICT services meet requirements.
• Monitor time and effort to meet project schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide guidance to external software vendors regarding testing.

Skills

Cyber security knowledge

PSPF

ISM

Essential Eight

NIST

Functional testing

UAT

METL

PEMT

RLMT

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Federal Government is seeking Senior Test Engineers (APS6) to lead testing of ICT systems and verify designs align with business needs. The role requires Australian citizenship and active Negative Vetting 1 clearance, with a hybrid working arrangement after an initial onsite period.

The successful candidate will manage testing artefacts, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and drive quality through structured test strategies and execution within contract cycles.