Automation Tester (Multiple Roles)

Location: ACT (Onsite)

About the Department

We play a central role in advancing the Australian Governments economic agenda. The Department supports innovation industry growth science and technology investment and the strength of Australias resources sector.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Division delivers critical enabling services and ICT solutions across the Department and its portfolio and is seeking skilled Automation Testers to support the delivery of multiple digital and ICT initiatives.

Role Overview

The Automation Tester will support the delivery of ICT projects across the CIO Division by planning executing and managing software testing activities. The role includes both automated and manual testing of webbased applications close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and active engagement with business stakeholders to ensure highquality accessible digital solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain testing strategies test plans and test cases using Azure DevOps
  
• Design write review and execute automated and manual test cases for webbased applications
  
• Analyse requirements specifications and user stories to generate effective test coverage
  
• Prioritise testing activities based on delivery schedules risks and business impact
  
• Raise track and manage defects and issues using departmental tools including Azure DevOps
  
• Provide advice on testing approaches and support the implementation of automation testing practices
  
• Test digital solutions for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  
• Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including planning execution and stakeholder engagement
  
• Contribute as an active member of agile and hybrid delivery teams
  
• Prepare test reports risk assessments and status updates for technical and nontechnical stakeholders
  
• Undertake other duties as required to support project delivery
  

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in automation testing with strong software testing fundamentals
  
• Proven ability to develop and manage complex test artefacts including test plans test cases and test strategies
  
• Experience working collaboratively within crossfunctional teams including Product Owners Business Analysts Architects and Developers
  
• Ability to operate effectively in fastpaced agile environments including with geographically dispersed teams
  
• Strong understanding or practical experience testing for WCAG accessibility compliance
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with nontechnical stakeholders
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience testing custom applications particularly within the Azure and Microsoft technology ecosystem
  
• Experience managing test plans test cases and defect tracking in Azure DevOps
  
• Experience planning guiding and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities