About the Role

As a Test Analyst within the IT Service and Quality Management team, you will play a key role in ensuring technology changes delivered through projects and business-as-usual activities achieve high-quality business and technical outcomes. Reporting to the Testing and Quality Manager, you will develop and deliver effective testing strategies across a diverse technology environment, including bespoke applications, system integrations and off-the-shelf solutions.

We're looking for someone with strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills who can design effective test coverage, adapt their approach to different technologies and delivery methods, and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders and vendors. While you may not have experience across every area of testing, you'll have a solid foundation in testing principles, a willingness to learn and a collaborative approach to delivering quality technology outcomes.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Demonstrated software testing experience in a variety of environments requiring flexibility of approach
- Experience in managing and/or coordinating testing and test design for small to medium teams or projects. Can describe a variety of approaches taken and the factors that led to these approaches (e.g. People. architecture, domain, technology).
- Experience applying a variety of approaches to test execution (e.g. Exploratory test management, tool-assisted, code-driven, delegation/coaching, statistical/heuristic). Applying these to different aspects of testing (e.g. Functional, performance, usability, accessibility, analysis, reporting, design)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in support of strategy, planning, reporting and improvement, applying different approaches for a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications Degree level qualifications and subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Further information about this role, can be found in the attached position description.

About Swinburne University of Technology





Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

Applications Close:



Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11pm

Swinburne offers adaptable working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call [+61 3 9214 3550](tel:+61 3 9214 3550). Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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