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Title: Test Automation Analyst

Requisition ID: 12377

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - East

Date Posted: 9 Sept 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Automation Test Analyst supports enterprise technology initiatives by analysing business and technical requirements and designing, developing and maintaining automated testing solutions. The role uses Playwright, TypeScript, Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and data-driven testing to deliver scalable, reusable and reliable automation frameworks.

Working closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects, Functional Testers and Project teams, the role develops and executes functional and regression test suites, investigates failures and supports defect resolution. It also identifies opportunities for automation, maintains test assets and documentation, and contributes to testing standards, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to support high-quality technology delivery.

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027.

What We’re Looking For

- Builds strong stakeholder partnerships,



understanding needs and organisational context to achieve shared outcomes.
- Delivers projects effectively, coordinating activities, guiding others and monitoring progress to keep work on track.
- Creates a collaborative environment, breaking down barriers to knowledge sharing and working across teams to deliver outcomes.
- Thinks critically and solves complex problems, considering multiple perspectives and addressing recurring issues with sustainable solutions.
- Applies systems thinking, recognising connections, trends and opportunities across the organisation and broader setting to inform effective solutions.

Qualifications And Experience

- Solid automation testing experience, including 3+ years in a similar role (mandatory), 1–2 years’ hands‑on Playwright and TypeScript experience (mandatory), and expertise in BDD, POM and data-driven testing (mandatory).
- Proven enterprise testing and delivery capability, including developing and maintaining functional and regression test suites (mandatory), using Git/Bitbucket and Azure DevOps for source control, CI, testing and releases (mandatory).
- Strong analytical and technical capability, with experience investigating automation failures, conducting root cause analysis and resolving defects (mandatory), with enterprise technology experience and industry test automation qualifications desirable.

You’ll bring





- Strong automation testing experience, including 3+ years in a similar role (mandatory), 1–2 years’ hands‑on Playwright and TypeScript experience (mandatory), and expertise in BDD, POM and data-driven testing (mandatory).
- Proven enterprise testing and delivery capability, including developing and maintaining functional and regression test suites (mandatory), using Git/Bitbucket and Azure DevOps for source control, CI, testing and releases (mandatory).
- Strong analytical and technical capability, with experience investigating automation failures, conducting root cause analysis and resolving defects (mandatory), with enterprise technology experience and industry test automation qualifications desirable.

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.

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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