Senior Testing Analyst (Temporary opportunity until 30 Sept 2027)

Sydney Metro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking an experienced QA Tester to join its digital and technology portfolio on a fixed-term full-time basis in Sydney. You will lead UAT activities, ensure quality standards, and coordinate testing across projects and vendors.

You will drive defect management, support deployment readiness, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable technology solutions that meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and UAT within complex technology environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate testing across multiple projects and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead UAT activities and coordinate stakeholders.
• Ensure testing meets quality standards and operational objectives.
• Manage defects and ensure systems are deployment-ready across projects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

User Acceptance Testing

Defect management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 110916

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

Play a key role in ensuring technology solutions meet business requirements, quality standards, and operational objectives through effective testing and quality assurance practices.

You will lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, coordinate stakeholders, oversee defect management, and provide assurance that systems are ready for deployment while supporting successful project outcomes across Sydney Metro's digital and technology portfolio.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

We're seeking an experienced testing professional with strong expertise in quality assurance, User Acceptance Testing, and defect management within complex technology environments.

You bring excellent stakeholder engagement skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to coordinate testing activities across multiple projects and vendors.

You will thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment and be passionate about improving quality, business readiness, and customer outcomes.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available.

Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 11th September 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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