Job Description
Senior Performance Tester (EL1) – Federal Government
Location:
Canberra (Open to other Capital Cities)
Contract:
12 month contract starting September **** + numerous extensions
Security Clearance:
NV1 clearance required
About the Organisation
This organisation operates at the forefront of national security and law enforcement, working to protect Australia's people, interests, and infrastructure. It plays a critical role in combating complex and reliable crime, both domestically and internationally, while partnering closely with government, industry, and global agencies.
With a strong focus on innovation, the organisation is continuously evolving its technology landscape to respond to emerging threats and a rapidly changing digital environment.
About the Team
Technology underpins critical operational and corporate capabilities across the organisation. The team is focused on modernising platforms, strengthening cyber security, and enabling frontline operations through advanced and reliable systems.
You'll be part of a collaborative environment driving improvements across testing practices, emerging technologies, and enterprise-scale platforms.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Performance Tester
to assess and ensure the responsiveness, scalability, and stability of systems under varying workloads.
This role will see you working closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing outcomes across complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain
test strategies and test plans
Design, execute, and manage
manual and automated test cases
(functional & non-functional)
Perform
performance testing




to evaluate system scalability and reliability
Create and maintain
test scripts
and ensure quality standards are met
Manage
defect lifecycle
, including reporting, tracking, and resolution
Develop and maintain
Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM)
Collaborate with
Business Analysts, vendors, and technical teams
to define test conditions
Lead and coordinate
test management activities
across projects
Provide
reporting on test progress, risks, and outcomes
Ensure compliance with
government information management standards
Mentor and support
junior team members
Contribute to continuous improvement of
ICT testing practices and processes
Technical Skills & Experience
Experience with
test automation tools
for scripting and execution
Strong background in
performance testing
, ideally using tools such as
LoadRunner
Experience with
test management tools
(e.g. ALM or equivalent)
Ability to manage
test execution, regression testing, and defect tracking
Familiarity with
API testing and database querying
Understanding of
Agile and DevOps environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Key Attributes
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in
small, high-performing teams
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Proven ability to deliver
quality outcomes within tight timeframes
Why Apply?
Contribute to
high-impact national initiatives
Work in a
cutting-edge technology environment
Collaborate with
highly skilled professionals across government and industry
Opportunity to influence and uplift
enterprise testing practices
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📌 Senior Performance Tester (Canberra)
🏢 PATH4 Group
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