Senior Test Analyst RWVPE (358004) - OCIO

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Period of Appointment

Fixed-term for 18 months

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Coordinate the test planning, test estimation, test status reporting, defect reporting, system testing, regression testing and user acceptance testing for each system.
• Prepare test plans and test cases for the system.
• Populate the test case management application with comprehensive tests that can be carried out by staff to ensure user acceptances testing and regression testing has covered all functionality.
• Undertake and ensure that adequate testing is carried out for the system including compliance with approved Test Plans.
• Ensure that testing is as rigorous as possible within the capability of available resources.
• Participate in systems tests, functional testing, facilitate and support user acceptance testing and manage reporting on test issues for each system.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Essential Requirements

• A current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable and/or extensive work experience demonstrating a high level of skills in test management and project related work would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in the use of DevOps as a specialist testing tool would be an advantage.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (358004 and 358006) Senior Test Analyst.docx

 Statement of Duties (358004 and 358006) Senior Test Analyst.pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection cr