Department for EducationJob reference: 701172
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
The Department for Education is a leading provider of public education in South Australia, operating over 900 schools and preschools across the state. We are committed to creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that empower students to reach their full potential. The purpose of the System Performance Division is to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. We do this by effectively curating, managing, and analysing data, providing advice and insight to support evidence-informed practices, and fostering a data literate culture.
System Performance is responsible for providing data analytics and business intelligence services to the Department for Education and leads data governance. The Data Operations and Service directorate is responsible for ingesting, storing, organising, and managing data held in the Department's data warehouses/repositories.
It is the engine room of System Performance, ensuring that data is clean, high quality, usable and available. The team is also responsible for liaising with customers to assess and prioritise their requirements, and leading data governance operations for the Department. Data Operations and Service manages the full range of data life cycle functions, including business analysis, data engineering, product development, and testing.
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for end-to-end delivery of specialised testing of data products that facilitate the achievement of the Department’s strategic information goals and objectives. This role will support the Test Lead in implementing testing best practices for the Test Team. This role focuses on executing test plans, coordinating daily testing activities, and mentoring Test Analysts to ensure efficient delivery of the Data Operations and Service program.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the end-to-end execution of testing activities, ensuring alignment with project schedules, policies, and quality standards.
- Develop and manage comprehensive test strategies, test cases, and test data to support project delivery.
- Oversee test environments and tools, ensuring effective test data management, environment availability, and smooth operation.
- Manage defect lifecycle, monitor risks and issues, and ensure quality outcomes within agreed tolerances.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and partners to support effective test delivery and informed decision-making.
- Take ownership of testing across all layers of the cloud data platform (ingestion, transformation, semantic/business, and visualisation layers).
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Test Engineer (5+ years), with strong expertise in manual, automation, and database testing.
- Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies, defect management, and quality assurance practices.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, data warehouse/ETL testing.
- Proficiency in SQL for test data validation and analysis.
- Ability to lead end-to-end testing activities, mentor team members, and drive quality outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary will be offered as ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
- In addition to your salary, superannuation and leave loading, we offer adaptable and hybrid working arrangements including working from home up to 3 days per week and flexi time.
- Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with opportunities for professional development.
Special conditionsThe successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Neha Sinha, Acting Test Lead, via email:*************@schools.sa.edu.au
Application instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
This is a full time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close: 13/10/2025 11:30 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
📌 Senior Test Analyst
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide