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Test Analyst

Department of Government Services
Melbourne Full-day Temporary

Description:

About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Test Analyst to join the Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub team within Department of Government Services.

We are seeking an outstanding individual with proven experience in testing large-scale digital platforms within the government sector. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the functionality and reliability of our online application.

Your expertise in writing and executing software tests will be crucial to guarantee that new features and modifications perform as intended, aligning with usability, accuracy, and purpose.

About You

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

  • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of test design and execution methodologies within complex integrated program delivery landscapes.
  • Showcase a track record of performing system, system integration, user acceptance testing, regression testing and product verification testing on intricate digital platforms. Display a knack for identifying application discrepancies and skillfully guiding them to successful resolutions.
  • Exhibit strong analytical skills, coupled with a proactive approach to issue identification. Display the capability to devise fitting recommendations and solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Prove your ability to build and sustain relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are pivotal to this role.
  • Apply your understanding of the VPS capability framework and relevant technical capability frameworks to align with essential knowledge, experience, skills, and personal capabilities required for this position.

Key accountabilities

  • Develop comprehensive test cases that align with Digital Marketplace usage scenarios.
  • Execute meticulous testing procedures on the Digital Marketplace while maintaining detailed logs.
  • Create test plans, test cases, task cards, and supporting test data and requirements.
  • Analyse and present concise reports on test outcomes, promptly escalating issues and risks to the Technical Lead.
  • Actively contribute to team enhancement projects, encompassing tool optimization, process enhancements, and the implementation of test automation.
  • Identify, document, and effectively manage defects, programming errors, and operational anomalies that deviate from specified requirements and design specifications

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How To Apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 11 August. All applications should include:

  • a resume; and
  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
28 Jul 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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