Senior Software Tester

APS Level 6
$+8,105 - $107,880
Canberra, ACT. Sydney, NSW. Brisbane, QLD, Melbourne, VIC




About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future.



About the Division

The Digital Solutions Division (DSD) designs, builds, maintains, and supports large-scale (enterprise) specialised software systems used by departmental staff and businesses to help unemployed people find employment and apprenticeships.



The Role

Reporting to the Lead Tester, the Senior Software Tester will work as part of a delivery team responsible for building enterprise class systems for the department.



In a predominantly Microsoft and Azure technology environment, you will prepare and review test plans, test cases, task cards for review by the Lead Tester and stakeholders. You will execute assigned test cases on the appropriate testing platforms in accordance with project test plans. You will record and report on test results and take agreed actions where testing identifies failures to meet the requirements. You will work closely with other testers, developers, solution analysts, and business analysts. You will review the work of tester in your team and provide day-to-day supervision and support for testers.



The successful applicant will receive the necessary training, mentoring, and guidance to perform the key responsibilities of the role and to advance their careers in the APS.



Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the APS6 may include

Work under limited supervision
Participate in agile ceremonies
Participate in design, planning, and estimation sessions
Work with a range of stakeholders to develop test plans and test cases of all complexities
Coordinate access to environments and data for testing
Execute test plans and test cases against the provided specifications
Collaborate with delivery team members to produce quality work
Work within the department’s delivery framework
Supervise and support less experienced testers


How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted using the department’s eRecruit (online recruitment) system. Please include the following in your application:



Tell us in less than 500 words why you are the right person for this opportunity, what you can offer, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualification are relevant to the role. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.


Please attach a concise resume to your application which clearly outlines your work experience, educational qualifications and relevant skills. In the application form you will need to provide the details of two referees who can attest and validate your credentials and suitability for the role.


These roles are predominantly based in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. DEWR staff may apply to work from home in other locations. DEWR has a preference to providing flexible working arrangements for staff. Working from home is subject to operational needs and the employee's performance. The conditions of working from home are compliant with the National Employment Standards and DEWR’s Enterprise Agreement.


The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.