Test Analyst

CYOS Solutions; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking five Test Analysts to validate system designs and behaviors within multiple development teams. The role involves developing test plans, conducting various testing activities, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality assurance. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires effective communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the test process, including preparation and execution.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies like Agile.
• 2-5 years' experience in testing or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop acceptance criteria based on business objectives.
• Undertake functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Develop test plans, scenarios, and scripts for releases.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Information Management

Computer Science

Tools

SQL

DevOps

Selenium

Job description

Application closing date: Monday, 19 May 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Applicants will be expected to perform the role in Canberra working from the AEC's Canberra Office. Hybrid working arrangements (i.e., a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) will be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Length of contract: Until 30 June 2026

Contract extensions: 2x 12 months

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Rates: $60 - $80 per hour (including super)

Within the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), the Funding and Disclosure Reform Program was established to enable the AEC to implement and administer legislative amendments to the Commonwealth Funding and Disclosure Scheme (the Scheme) as set out in Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Electoral Act) to increase transparency and accountability in Australia’s electoral system. The Program comprises three branches – the Program Management Office Branch, the Regulatory Enablement Branch, and the Technology Delivery Branch – working together to uplift the AEC’s regulatory capability by designing, building, and implementing new processes, resourcing, tools, systems, and technology to successfully administer the Scheme.

The AEC is seeking five Test Analysts to determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.

Key duties and responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Working within multiple development teams to understand the scope of product releases and develop acceptance criteria based on business objectives, functional requirements, and service level requirements.
• Development of test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts for specific releases.
• Undertaking testing activities including functional, integration, and regression testing for each release cycle.
• Reporting and tracking the resolution of issues identified during testing.
• Assisting with issue triaging.
• Developing test reports.

Essential Criteria

1. Experience in the test process, including preparation, test case design, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting. Strong understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile). Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into test scenarios. Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation.
2. Effective communication skills to foster a positive team culture and maintain effective working relationships.
3. Ability to engage and collaborate internally with other IT areas, project teams, business units, and external service providers.
4. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
5. Strong conceptual, analytical, and interpretive skills with high attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications or industry-recognized certification in Information Management, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
2. 2-5 years' experience in testing or quality assurance.
3. Experience with DevOps and Selenium.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide an updated CV (maximum 3 pages) reflecting your suitability for the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a response to the Essential and Desirable criteria, summarized in no more than 5000 characters in total.