Application closing date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs.
Length of contract: 12 months
Contract extensions: 2 x 12 months
Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Rates: $100 - $120 per hour (inc. super)
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
* growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
* investing in science and technology
* strengthening the resources sector.
The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.
Automation Testers will be required to:
* Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
* Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications
* Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution
* Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
* Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
* Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices.
* Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
* Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
* Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
* Undertake other duties as required
Essential Criteria
* Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
* Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
* Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
* Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
* A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders
Desirable Criteria
* Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
* Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
* Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide an updated CV (a maximum of 3-5 pages) to reflect your suitability to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete responses to the essential and desirable criteria which is no more than 5000 characters for each response. Your application will be reviewed based on ability to demonstrate, or potential to develop, the capabilities required.