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Title: Digital Manual Tester
Requisition ID: 13056
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Fixed Term Period: 30 June 2028
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Date Posted: 3 Nov 2026
About The Role
This is a Fixed Term opportunity until 30 June 2028.
The Digital Manual Tester plans, coordinates and carries out testing across Data & Digital projects to ensure business applications meet requirements and work as expected. The role covers fixes, enhancements and new systems, including system, integration and acceptance testing, with clear test plans, cases, schedules and reports.
Key responsibilities include managing testing activities, identifying and addressing risks, reviewing test documentation, and tracking defects through to resolution. The role also provides regular progress updates, maintains project documentation, and builds effective working relationships with project teams, business stakeholders, senior management and external vendors to support quality outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
- Analyse data using advanced Excel formulas, pivot tables and charts to support informed decisions.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships, respond constructively to issues and focus on delivering value.
- Confidently use digital tools and understand how technology systems support business operations.
- Apply systems thinking to identify problems, assess impacts and determine effective solutions.
- Work collaboratively across teams, encourage knowledge sharing and build strong partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
Qualifications And Experience
- Tertiary qualification or proven extensive experience in Digital Manual Tester position. (desirable)
- Prior experience working within a DevOps environment (mandatory)
- Experience working in agile and traditional project environments. (mandatory)
- Experience working with Pega applications or platforms. (desirable)
- Good working knowledge of testing tools such as ALM or Jira/Test Rail. (mandatory)
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Rich Taing, Senior Test Lead - Manual & Automation, at rich.taing@transport.vic.gov.au.
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy
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Digital Manual Tester in Melbourne employer: Department of Transport and Planning
The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where legal professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to public service, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that impacts the community while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation.
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