Profectus is seeking an experienced Automation Tester to support test automation and delivery pipeline work within an Australian Government agency.
You will build and maintain Playwright automated tests in TypeScript or JavaScript and run them through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
The work covers test development, migration of existing automated tests, pipeline integration and test reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and maintain Playwright automated tests, reusable patterns and utilities using TypeScript or JavaScript
Review existing automated tests and migrate suitable tests to Playwright
Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps build, test and deployment pipelines
Publish test results and failure evidence from pipeline runs
Review and clean up pipeline configurations, including YAML templates, triggers and variables
Set up test tagging conventions and link automated tests to Azure DevOps Test Plans
Produce test coverage and release reporting to support deployment decisions
Identify automation and pipeline risks and recommend improvements to testing methods and tools
Carry out peer reviews and troubleshoot test and pipeline failures
Write technical documentation and run knowledge transfer sessions for APS staff and application teams
Required Experience
Hands-on experience building and maintaining Playwright test suites using TypeScript or JavaScript
Experience designing reusable test patterns, fixtures and utilities




Experience integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Azure DevOps Test Plans, test result publication and traceability
Experience writing and maintaining YAML pipeline configurations
Experience leading testing activities and giving specialist testing advice to delivery teams
Experience documenting test approaches and handing over automation assets to other teams
Desirable Experience
Experience writing acceptance criteria and automated coverage for functional and non-functional requirements
API testing experience
Experience with systems integration, build processes and source-control workflows such as Git
Experience migrating automated tests from other tools to Playwright
Experience setting up test governance, tagging and coverage reporting in a large enterprise or Australian Government workplace
ISTQB or equivalent testing certification
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have an AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (or higher)
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Canberra
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs.
We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Automation Tester (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra