TSPV/PA – Software Tester (Canberra or Adelaide)

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra or Adelaide is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join a secure software delivery environment. You will test across unit, system, integration and user acceptance, and support the development of test plans and data.

Proficiency with Jira and TestRay is essential, with the ability to work in both Agile and Waterfall settings. This is a full-time onsite 12-month contract requiring TSPV/TSPA clearance and Australian citizenship where needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated software testing across unit, system, integration and UAT levels.
• ISTQB Foundation Testing qualification or higher.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies across Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Perform software testing across unit, system, integration and user acceptance levels.
• Develop test plans, test data, acceptance criteria and supporting test environments.
• Identify, record and report discrepancies between expected and actual test outcomes.
• Produce test reports and status updates while managing competing testing priorities.

Skills

Software testing

Test planning

Acceptance criteria

Testing artefacts

Education

ISTQB Foundation Testing

Tools

Jira

TestRay

Job description

(Canberra or Adelaide) Software Tester – Jira, TestRay & Integration Testing | TSPV/TSPA Cleared

Join a secure software delivery environment supporting the testing, deployment and ongoing enhancement of bespoke applications and integrated systems. This role is ideal for an experienced Software Tester with strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, integration testing, Jira and TestRay, and the ability to work across both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments. Full-time onsite attendance is required.

Location: Canberra or Adelaide
Work Arrangement: Onsite – no work from home available
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates are required to have a TSPV or TSPA clearance to perform this role.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Essential Tasks

• Perform software testing across unit, system, integration and user acceptance levels
• Develop test plans, test data, acceptance criteria and supporting test environments
• Identify, record and report discrepancies between expected and actual test outcomes
• Produce test reports and status updates while managing competing testing priorities

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience conducting software testing and producing relevant testing artefacts
• ISTQB Foundation Testing qualification or higher
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies across Agile and Waterfall environments
• Experience with Jira and TestRay, including management of testing activities and results