Automation Tester (PROJ-4678)

Canberra Flexible
20 April 2026
Baseline
Application ends: 21 April 2026
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Deadline date:
21 April 2026
$105 - $120

Job Description

Remote is seeking Automation Testers to join the team at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to assist with the delivery of various ICT projects across the CIO Division. These roles require experienced and motivated testers with expertise in automation testing, test strategy and test artefact development, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases, supporting testing within agile and traditional delivery environments, testing digital solutions for WCAG conformance, and engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the testing and UAT process. ( LH-06074)

Role Description

Key duties and responsibilities

  • 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.

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