Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 863368
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Multiple full-time temporary vacancies available until 14 October 2027
Remuneration: ASO6 ($105,747 - $111,854) plus 12% superannuation

Role Details:

Join the ICT team in our metropolitan Adelaide office as a Senior Test Engineer, where you will strengthen the delivery of IT products and services. Your relevant expertise to perform effective tests and quality assurance activities will bolster continuous improvement outcomes for the directorate.

These evaluations reduce system outages and defects that can disrupt business productivity. Your dedicated oversight and “can do” attitude will enable user-friendly processes that enhances reliability and delivers real value to the business.

Essential Qualifications:

- ISTQB Certified

Desirable Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- Certification in Agile, ITIL, COBIT or other relevant field
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Membership of relevant professional organisations.

In this role, you will:

- Optimise testing methodologies and techniques to ensure compliance with industry standards and policies
- Examine testing cycles and initiatives to maintain user-friendly IT products and services
- Develop testing strategies that mitigate risk factors and fulfills business requirements
- Undertake high-level solution development activities and testing practices to improve IT functions
- Liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure the entire lifecycle of a change outcome is successfully delivered.

About you:





- You possess relevant experience in testing practices and concepts, such as UI, UX and Functional Tests
- You can competently formulate and adapt testing methodologies that promote productivity and reliability
- You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills to encourage meaningful discussions with an array of stakeholders and vendors
- You are highly organised to manage and prioritise multiple change initiatives
- You have exceptional analytical thinking skills to diagnose problems and generate sound solutions that alleviates business risks.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family




- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Want to know more?

Contact Mr Lalit Jindal – Test & Release Team Lead for a confidential discussion

Via email: ************@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 16/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Test Engineer - ASO6.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Test Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Child Protection
📍 Adelaide