An APS 6 Senior Test Analyst leads and coordinates testing activities across projects and programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise testing frameworks, standards, and best practices. They support Test Managers in test planning, estimation, resource management, and risk mitigation while providing testing advice and quality assurance expertise. They lead and mentor testing teams, manage stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the successful delivery of project outcomes through effective planning, problem-solving, and quality-focused leadership.

The key duties of the position include:

Key responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate testing activities, working with Test Managers to improve test processes, frameworks across projects and programs.
- Support the development of test estimates, schedules, impact assessments, resource allocations and forward work plans to meet project priorities.
- Work with Test Managers to implement test strategies and plans in accordance with departmental testing methodologies, standards and governance requirements.
- Analyse complex requirements and develop, review and execute complex test cases and data requirements, identifying and reporting defects using enterprise testing tools.
- Develop testing artefacts, including test documentation and sign-off materials, and provide specialist testing advice to projects and stakeholders.
- Lead small teams of professional testers, coordinating workloads and resources, supporting capability development and addressing performance or skills gaps.
- Identify, manage and escalate testing risks, issues and assumptions, applying sound judgement and developing appropriate mitigation and contingency steps in accordance to test strategies.
- Build effective stakeholder relationships, deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes, promote continuous improvement, transfer knowledge and maintain documentation in accordance with departmental recordkeeping requirements.

Key capabilities:




- Ability to assist Test Managers with implementing best test practices, lead small teams of professional testers and or lead projects, manage work allocation, timesheets, and performance issues.
- Ability to design, review, execute, and report on complex test cases and resulting defect reports, including identifying and creating complex data requirements using an enterprise toolset.
- Ability to assist Test Managers with drafting and reviewing test artefacts and providing testing specific advice to projects as required.
- Ability to take responsibility for achievement of individual, team and customer outcomes, monitor progress, and follow through for successful delivery.
- Ability to build strategic relationships with stakeholders to facilitate cooperation, identify priorities, and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to manage and motivate a small team and/or team member.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate across levels and technical backgrounds.
- Upholding APS code of conduct whilst always maintaining a secure and respectful environment.

Desirable qualifications:
- Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent/relevant practical experience).
- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst.

Eligibility

- To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.
- An applicant’s suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check,



and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check,
- Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required),
- Providing evidence of qualifications (where required), and
- Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.

- For this role applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance or hold a current security clearance at an appropriate level.
- To be eligible for the role, applicants must hold a formal qualification as a ISTQB Foundation Test Analyst (or equivalent/relevant practical experience).

Notes

- Applications close 11:30pm AEDT.
- Applicants are asked to quote reference number 26-CDIODIV-32366 to assist when making an enquiry.
- This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions will be offered on a specified term basis for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended (this will not exceed a total of 24 months in the same or similar role).

Getting to know the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians. If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians. The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve. The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI , and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.

📌 APS Level 6 - Functional Test Analyst - Enterprise Testing and Quality Assurance Section (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department of Health Disability u0026 Ageing
📍 Sydney