Senior Test Analyst - Automation
Term: Full-time vacancy up to 30/04/2027
About the Company
The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Service supports the frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of ICT infrastructure, communication platforms, operational software applications, and support services. The Service is responsible for driving the ongoing evolution of ICT capability across SAPOL, through the delivery of high‐quality ICT change programs. The Service is structured across four core pillars: Strategy, Innovation and Engagement; Program Delivery; Operational Services; and Security and Assurance. The Service extends from traditional ICT services to encompass a specialist radio and technology capability, including laser and radar calibration services.
The Quality and Assurance Branch provides a wide range of services to IS&T to enable the Service to provide quality reliable systems to SAPOL. This includes managing the lower environments and providing effective change control to protect the production environment. The Branch also manages IS&T contracts and relationships along with managing our equipment and IT assets. The Branch provides a software testing service to the rest of the Service, assuring quality and usability of new or enhanced systems.
Role Overview
The Senior Test Analyst, Automation is responsible for undertaking and coordinating a range of complex software testing services and functions and working closely with other test analysts to deliver high quality testing and assurance specifically through automation practices for new and enhanced ICT systems, services and products. To meet the requirement of the Service the incumbent may be dedicated to a specific project, or work across a number of BAU and project activities.
The role involves
* Developing and maintaining UFT automation frameworks, other automation tools such as Playwright. Additional automation tool knowledge would be an added advantage.
* Building robust, reusable test scripts.
* Lead test planning, execution, and defect analysis.
* Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
* Ability to do feasibility study and suggest automation tools for any upcoming programs.
* Mentoring junior testers and uplifting automation capability.
* Collaborating with cross‐functional teams to drive quality outcomes.
Expectations for the role
* Proven experience with UFT, Playwright or other automation tools integrating with ALM.
* Strong automation design and scripting skills.
* Strong framework design and maintenance skills.
* Solid understanding of testing methodologies.
* Ability to work independently and guide others.
* Excellent communication and problem‐solving skills.
Special Conditions
* The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
* The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
* Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
* The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.
Salary
ASO6 - $102,171 - $108,071 per annum.
Equal Opportunity
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part‐time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‐free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
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