Test and Quality Analyst

Independence Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Social enterprise with strong social/2

Job summary

Independence Australia Group is seeking a detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our West Footscray team. You will design and execute test strategies for ERP, eCommerce, integrations and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring solutions are thoroughly tested and deployment-ready.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, BA, developers and vendors to deliver quality outcomes and support automation and QA process maturity across enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Test Analyst, QA Analyst, or similar role.
• Experience testing enterprise applications including ERP, eCommerce, integrations and APIs.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and testing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts across enterprise applications.
• Perform system, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and manage defects through to resolution with stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Owners and project teams to communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes.
• Support project delivery through test planning, deployment readiness, cutover activities, and post-implementation validation.
• Maintain high-quality testing documentation including traceability, defect logs, and test reports.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying best-practice testing methodologies and enhancing QA processes and tools.

Skills

SDLC

STLC

Testing best practices

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

IT degree or related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Zephyr

Postman

Job description

Independence Australia – West Footscray VIC

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group may be for you.

About us

Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.

About the role

Reporting to the Test & Quality Analyst Lead, you will be responsible for testing enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and new functionality across our enterprise applications landscape.

Working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure technology solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and ready for deployment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on and manage a variety of projects end-to-end across ERP, eCommerce, integration, and digital transformation initiatives while contributing to the ongoing maturity of our testing and quality assurance practices.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at our West Footscray office.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts to ensure comprehensive coverage across enterprise applications.
• Perform system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and manage defects through to resolution, working closely with Business Analysts, developers, and vendors.
• Partner with stakeholders, Product Owners, and project teams to communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes.
• Support project delivery through test planning, deployment readiness, cutover activities, and post-implementation validation.
• Maintain high-quality testing documentation, including traceability matrices, defect logs, test reports, and supporting user documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying best-practice testing methodologies, supporting automation, and enhancing QA processes and tools.

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group may be for you.

About us

Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.

About the role

Reporting to the Test & Quality Analyst Lead, you will be responsible for testing enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and new functionality across our enterprise applications landscape.

Working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure technology solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and ready for deployment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on and manage a variety of projects end-to-end across ERP, eCommerce, integration, and digital transformation initiatives while contributing to the ongoing maturity of our testing and quality assurance practices.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at our West Footscray office.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts to ensure comprehensive coverage across enterprise applications.
• Perform system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and manage defects through to resolution, working closely with Business Analysts, developers, and vendors.
• Partner with stakeholders, Product Owners, and project teams to communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes.
• Support project delivery through test planning, deployment readiness, cutover activities, and post-implementation validation.
• Maintain high-quality testing documentation, including traceability matrices, defect logs, test reports, and supporting user documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying best-practice testing methodologies, supporting automation, and enhancing QA processes and tools.

What we are looking for

You are a detail-oriented testing professional with strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality technology solutions.

You will have:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Test Analyst, QA Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and testing best practices.
• Experience testing enterprise applications, including ERP, eCommerce, integrations, and APIs.
• Proven capability in system, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, Postman, or similar.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent testing certification is desirable.

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
• Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.
• As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so you can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers.
• The opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation that creates meaningful social impact.

Work with purpose

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in life and the community, regardless of ability. Our aim is to improve quality of life and provide access to products, resources and encouragement that allow people to make choices to enhance their well‑being and lifestyle.

As a social enterprise, we redistribute surplus funds generated through the sale of over 12,000 healthcare products, mobility aids and equipment into programs that support people living with a disability.

Independence Australia Group includes Independence Australia, Zest Care, SASI, AQA, Possability Group and Lifestyle Solutions. Learn more at independenceaustralia.com.au.

Commitment to diversity

Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For accessibility support during recruitment, contact our People Experience team at *******@iagroup.org.au.