APS6 Senior Test Analysts
APS6 Senior Test Analysts
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Job Description
- Initial Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2026
- Extension Term: Various: 4x nil extension options; 1x 1 x 6 months; 4x 1 x 12 months
- Location: ACT NSW QLD VIC
- Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Applicants will preferably perform the role in Canberra or Brisbane.*Hybrid working arrangements will be considered. Applicants in other locations will be considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. *Hybrid working arrangements will be considered; where AEC accommodation is not available in the location remote working will be accepted. *A combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working. - Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
About the Role:
SoftLabs is seeking APS6 Senior Test Analysts for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT NSW QLD VIC
Job details
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Test Analysts to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. Test Analysts will work as part of an Agile delivery or project team writing the test plan and strategy writing and executing test cases and producing test reporting.
The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
Key duties and responsibilities
The role will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Working closely within Project test teams to develop test plans and execute and report against them. This will be achieved through working with the AEC Business stakeholders and project development teams.
- Engaging with development teams to understand the scope of product releases and developing acceptance criteria based on business objectives functional requirements and service level requirements.
- Developing test plans test scenarios and/or test scripts for a specific release.
- Undertaking testing activities including functional integration and regression testing for each release cycle.
- Reporting and tracking the resolution of issues as they are found in testing.
- Assisting with issue triaging.
- Developing test reports.
- Liaising with vendors AECs business areas and IT Branch staff as required.
- Performing other duties as directed from time-to-time by Directors/Team Leaders or a delegate.
About the project
Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) The CIOD is one of two divisions within the AEC s Enterprise Transformation Group (ETG) and is responsible for delivering robust ICT functions and capabilities maintaining election-ready systems and delivering an ambitious ICT transformation and modernisation agenda. The CIOD leads and supports a range of AEC projects/programs including but not limited to the Cloud Technology Project Polling Place Technology Project and the Election Systems Modernisation Program (Indigo Program). Indigo Program (Tranche 2) The Indigo Program is a large-scale transformation program to modernise business capabilities and replace core election ICT systems with a citizen-centric agile technology platform. The Program will transform the AEC s delivery of electoral services and ensure ongoing integrity of the electoral system. Tranche 2 comprises a variety of work packages with a focus on business process re-engineering data management legislative compliance and replacing aging systems.
Essential Criteria
1. Experience in test processes including preparation execution and reporting.
2. Proficiency using tools such as Azure DevOps Postman and SoapUI.
3. Ability to engage and collaborate internally with other key IT areas project teams business areas and external service providers.
4. Proven experience of working in an Agile team; Ability to work independently and be a self-motivated individual.
5. Strong conceptual analytical and interpretive skills with high level of attention to details.
6. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Desirable Criteria
1. Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Information Management or Computer Science (or a relevant discipline).
2. SQL querying ability.
3. Automation skills.
4. Strong programming knowledge.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Expected Start Date: Monday 14 July 2025
Job Type: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards
If you are interested in this position please click Apply with your resume in WORD along with one page response addressing all the criteria outlined above within 5000 characters. If you wish to have a confidential discussion call us onorfor more information.
Employment Type
Full Time
