Test Analyst: Structured QA & Team Mentorship (ISTQB)

Softtest pays pty ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest pays pty ltd invites applications from Australian citizens for an APS5 Test Analyst role. The role focuses on validating designs and service behaviours, with responsibilities that span planning, execution, reporting, and quality assurance across ICT platforms.

You will develop tests, create data, manage defects, mentor less experienced testers, and work under senior staff guidance. A strong knowledge of testing frameworks, privacy and security practices, and alignment with agency

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level tester with knowledge of frameworks, policies and information management.
• Familiar with agency privacy, ethics, WHS and security protocols.
• Knowledge of relevant business systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate platforms.
• Develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and test data from specifications.
• Analyse and report on test activities and results, and raise issues to senior staff.
• Contribute to team improvements, including tools, processes, and test automation.
• Identify, manage and document defects and issues inconsistent with requirements.
• Conduct testing to ensure ICT service functions as per requirements.
• Create test data within external software vendor environments.
• Record time and effort for test cases accurately.
• Allocate work to team members based on issue complexity and capability.
• Provide training to less experienced testers.
• Support team to follow business processes and align to delivery outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date ICT legislation, policies and processes knowledge.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely project delivery.
• Provide advice to external software vendors regarding testing and development.
• Assist with cost analysis activities as required.
• Exercise delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Skills

ISTQB Foundation

Test planning

Defect management

Test execution

Stakeholder collab

Education

ISTQB Certified Foundation Level Tester

Job description

Softtest pays pty ltd invites applications from Australian citizens for an APS5 Test Analyst role. The role focuses on validating designs and service behaviours, with responsibilities that span planning, execution, reporting, and quality assurance across ICT platforms.

You will develop tests, create data, manage defects, mentor less experienced testers, and work under senior staff guidance. A strong knowledge of testing frameworks, privacy and security practices, and alignment with agency