* month contract with a key Commonwealth government department
* Work from Canberra with flexible work arrangements.
* Contribute to Australia's digital and economic transformation through high-impact ICT initiatives
* Opportunity to obtain your Baseline security clearance
Resolve Recruit is seeking experienced Senior Test Analysts to join a Commonwealth Government department dedicated to building a productive, resilient and sustainable economy enriched by science and technology.
In this role, you'll work across multiple high-impact projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring software quality through comprehensive manual testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and maintaining rigorous testing standards that support critical government services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review business and functional requirements, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to design thorough test cases and scenarios
* Conduct comprehensive manual testing across web-based applications, including functional, regression, integration and user acceptance testing
* Follow best practice standards to identify, record and track defects using Azure DevOps with clear documentation of test plans and traceability matrices
* Communicate testing progress and issues effectively with developers, product owners and business stakeholders
* Participate in Agile delivery activities including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives while suggesting process improvements
* Validate digital products conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and maintain test environments and data
Key Experience and Skills:
* 5+ years of manual testing experience across broad domains, including desktop applications and cloud-based platforms
* Expertise in developing detailed test artefacts, including comprehensive test plans, test cases and effective defect tracking processes
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
* Strong understanding of Agile principles with demonstrated ability to contribute as a collaborative team member supporting iterative development
* Experience with Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking and documentation
* Knowledge of accessibility testing and web-based application testing methodologies
* Experience with or exposure to automation testing is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your expertise to this critical government role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by Tuesday, 7 October 2025.Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Saffat Hossain or email -, quoting job ID:
Why Choose Resolve?
* Expert recruitment consultants committed to advancing your career.
* A transparent and fair fee structure, offering you peace of mind and trust at every step.
* Flexible contracting models to suit your specific needs.
* Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services, supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents.
* Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
* A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
* Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your professional and personal life.