Tester

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking a QA/Test professional to design, develop and test Salesforce platforms and connected systems within a structured government environment. You will deliver test plans, oversee testing activities and lead defect triage to ensure quality across SIT/UAT and go-live readiness.

The role requires ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or Advanced Test Manager, Salesforce Platform App Builder, and Agile qualifications.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or Advanced Test Manager required.
• Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder required.
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Agile or Scrum qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver test plans and strategies aligned to business use cases and technical requirements.
• Oversee unit, integration, and end-to-end testing; select and govern test frameworks.
• Own the automated test coverage strategy; identify and retire ineffective tests, and report on coverage gaps to leadership.
• Lead the build and maintenance of test suites and sets the standards for test data review.
• Lead SIT/UAT defect triage and severity assessment, chairing defect review forums.
• Contribute to go-live readiness assessment, rollback plans, hypercare support and go/no-go recommendation to customer leadership.

Skills

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst

Salesforce Certified Platform AppB

Agile or Scrum qualifications

Postman

SoapUI

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12906

Work type

Fixed term – 24 months

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Architecture, the role is responsible for application and data interface design, development and testing expertise for ST Vic Salesforce platforms and connected systems, facilitating the delivery of a consolidated regulatory platform that is scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

• Deliver test plans and strategies aligned to business use cases and technical requirements.
• Oversee unit, integration, and end-to-end testing; select and govern test frameworks.
• Own the automated test coverage strategy; identify and retire ineffective tests, and report on coverage gaps to leadership.
• Lead the build and maintenance of test suites and sets the standards for test data review.
• Lead SIT/UAT defect triage and severity assessment, chairing defect review forums.
• Contribute to go-live readiness assessment, rollback plans, hypercare support and go/no-go recommendation to customer leadership.

You will have Postman / SoapUI API-testing experience for integration-adjacent Quality Assurance and expertise in security and privacy by design principles.

You will bring a strong business partnering approach and a solutions-focused mindset. Your ability to unite diverse stakeholders on complex development projects and skilfully navigate competing objectives is essential in achieving innovative outcomes.

You are motivated to work in and be a part of purpose-driven organisation and deliver outcomes that benefit the community. You are comfortable working in a structured and government environment where everything we do is assessed against how we add value and respond to the needs of the community.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or Advanced Test Manager
• Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Agile or Scrum qualifications

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact the IT Service team via email on [e-mail]

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Z New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

Applications close at midnight Wednesday 28 October 2026.