Software Assurance, Audit or Verification Specialist

Your current role: An experienced Software Assurance, Audit or Verification Specialist to join a leading consultancy in supporting a Federal Government Agency in delivering independent assurance services for the Easy Count - Senate application. This unique engagement will focus on validating the software that performs the distribution of preferences during Australian Senate elections.

Working alongside technical and business stakeholders, you will review legislative requirements, assess software implementation, develop testing methodologies and provide independent certification of the system's accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Reviewing and analysing legislative requirements governing Senate vote counting
Assessing business rules and software implementation against legislation
Reviewing source code and technical documentation
Designing test strategies, test scripts and test datasets
Executing software assurance and validation activities
Conducting risk assessments and identifying key issues
Producing draft and final assurance reports




Working closely with technical and business stakeholders
Supporting assurance activities associated with future legislative or system changes

What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrated experience in software assurance, software audit, IV&V; or verification activities
Solid software testing and quality assurance capability
Experience validating complex algorithms or business rules
Ability to review and interpret technical documentation and source code
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and report-writing abilities
Baseline Security Clearance (minimum)
Experience within Government, Electoral, Regulatory, Defence or highly governed environments will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return
Long-term contract through to December 2028
Hybrid working arrangements
Canberra-based engagement
Chance to contribute to a nationally significant electoral capability
Potential extension options available
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📌 Systems Assurance Consultant Canberra
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Canberra