At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Test Engineer and validate innovative systems and services.
- Company: Be part of Services Australia, a key player in the Federal Government.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public service while honing your testing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be an Australian citizen with an active Baseline security clearance.
The predicted salary is between 40.5 - 49.5 $ per hour.
Eligibility - please read before applying. This role is open to Australian citizens only. Applicants must also hold a current and ACTIVE Baseline Australian Government security clearance. An ability to obtain a clearance is NOT sufficient for this role. This is an Australian Federal Government engagement based in Australia. Applications from candidates who are not Australian citizens, or who do not meet the security clearance requirement above, cannot be considered - regardless of technical experience. We are unable to sponsor visas, and this role cannot be performed remotely or from offshore.
About the Role
Services Australia is seeking a minimum of one Test Engineer (APS5 equivalent), working hybrid from the capital city of Queensland, the ACT or Victoria (Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne). Test Analysts determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services, ensuring the test effort is executed in a structured, consistent manner in line with agreed test guidelines. At APS5 the role works under the general direction of senior staff, exercises independent judgement within defined parameters, plans its own work, provides technical advice and development to less experienced testers, and allocates work to team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop acceptance criteria for functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules; design, specify and execute test cases and scenarios against them.
- Select the right testing approach, manual and automated; develop and execute test plans and test cases; implement scalable and reliable automated tests and frameworks.
- Identify, manage and document defects; analyse and report on test activities, results, issues and risks, including the work of others; escalate to senior staff.
- Advise on and improve the adoption of test methods and tools; tailor processes to agreed standards; contribute to team tooling, process change and test automation.
- User experience evaluation: test usability and accessibility of components and alternative designs; evaluate prototypes for user feedback; check adherence to standards, style guides and legislation; benchmark existing or competitor systems.
- Create test data in an external software vendor environment and advise external vendors on testing; record time and effort accurately.
- Allocate work to team members by complexity and capability; train and support less experienced testers.
Desirable: business situation analysis and improvement recommendations; contribute to formal audits and reviews of testing and quality control evidence. Prior experience within government or a similar large-scale organisation preferred.
Citizenship: Australian citizens only
Security Clearance: Baseline - must hold an ACTIVE clearance at time of application
Contract: Minimum of one position. Estimated start Friday 1 January 2027. Initial contract up to 12 months; extension term 'Other' - up to a maximum of 24 months. APS5 equivalent. A maximum of four candidates per seller.
Location: Hybrid, from the capital city of Queensland, the ACT or Victoria (Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne). The Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first six weeks before a hybrid flexible arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated; the worker's residing address must be within reasonable travel time and distance of the office to attend in an emergency or to meet business requirements. Maximum hours published as 80 per week. Max Candidates 4 per seller.
Test Engineer in Canberra employer: Axiom Data Pty Ltd.
Services Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets public service. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and technical leadership in a hybrid setting across major Australian capitals. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and excellence.
