APS6 Multiple Automation Tester

• Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months
  
• Extension term details: 12 Months
  
• Number of extensions: 2
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Security Requirements: Must have Baseline
  
• Working Arrangements: Onsite
  Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
  

Job details

The Department and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Governments economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive resilient and sustainable economy enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative and competitive businesses industries and regions
  
• Investing in science and technology
  
• Strengthening the resources sector.
  

The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.

Key duties and responsibilities

Automation Testers will be required to:

• Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
  
• Write review and execute test cases on web-based applications
  
• Effectively prioritise testing efforts and test case execution
  
• Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
  
• Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
  
• Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices.
  
• Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  
• Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
  
• Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
  
• Undertake other duties as required.
  

Essential Criteria

• Experience and expertise in automation testing and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
  
• Expertise in developing test artefacts including writing reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
  
• Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners Business Analysts Architects Application developers Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
  
• Ability to work in a fast paced agile environment with geographically dispersed teams
  
• A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
  
• Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
  
• Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities
  

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

Application Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026

Expected Start Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026

If you are interested in this position please click Apply with your resume in WORD along with a one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) addressing all specified criteria. If you wish to have a confidential discussion call us onorfor more information.