Description

Test Engineer (APS5 & APS6) – Canberra

A Federal Gov’t client is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Test Engineers, from junior levels to expert and manager levels, to support the agency achieve overall testing strategies, managing effective planning, monitoring and execution of all testing activities within the agency.

Test Engineers ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines. They use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to less experienced testers. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. Test Engineers plan their own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, and changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.

Estimated start date Friday, 01 March 2024

Initial contract duration 12 months

Extension term 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Location of work ACT, QLD, SA, VIC The Buyer will consider alternate work locations and arrangements on a case by case basis.

Security Clearance Required Must be Australian Citizen. The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.

Candidates that are suitable to perform the Role as described in the tables below.

Candidates that are suitable to perform the Role as described in the tables below.

Test Engineer APS5

Main Duties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate testing platforms
• develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and supporting test data and/or requirements, under own direction from the specifications provided
• analyse and report on test activities and results, and escalate issues and risks to senior staff
• contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation
• identify, manage and document defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• conduct testing to ensure the ICT service functions as per requirements
• create test data within external software vendor environment
• accurately record time and effort for test cases
• allocate work to team members, using judgement to match issue complexity and staff capability
• provide assistance and training to less experienced testers
• support team to follow business processes and align to overall delivery outcomes
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT related legislation, policy and processes and transfer knowledge to other team members
• collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regard to testing and development of software
• assist with cost analysis activities as required

Main skills/attributes

Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Acceptance testing BPTS – Level 4
• Methods and tools METL – Level 4
• User experience evaluation USEV – Level 3
• Testing TEST – Level 3

Ability to:

• think strategically and identify broader influences that may impact on work and work area
• support and provide assistance to others
• build rapport and maintain stakeholder relationships
• investigate and respond to identified issues and escalate as needed
• clarify expectations and identify concerns
• communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner
• manage time and organise work against performance expectations
• contribute towards team work plans
• analyse information and make recommendations based on evidence
• research and make sound decisions based on sound subject matter knowledge and judgement
• work independently and as part of a team under general direction
• prioritise competing tasks and work collaboratively to see tasks through to completion
• adapt to a changing environment and assist others to adapt.

Senior Test Engineer APS6

Main Duties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• create and execute complex test cases on appropriate testing platforms using own in-depth technical analysis of specifications
• create complex test data within external software vendor environment
• review test cases from team members to ensure quality
• develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data, working to the specifications provided
• apply in-depth technical analysis, practices and procedures when designing, executing and creating test cases
• assist with defining requirements for the test environments
• record and analyse test results, and report any unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes
• contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation
• identify, analyse, manage and document all defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• conduct testing to ensure the ICT Service functions as per requirements
• create test data in vendor environment
• monitor and manage time and effort to ensure test cases are running to project schedule and escalate any issues
• develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and training
• ensure work aligns with business processes and overall delivery outcomes
• collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• resolve or escalate issues as required and suggest alternative approaches
• perform cost analysis activities as required

Main skills/attributes

Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Testing TEST – Level 5
• Acceptance testing BPTS – Level 4
• Methods and tools METL – Level 4
• Performance management PEMT- Level 4
• Stakeholder relationship management – Level 4

Ability to:

• think strategically and consider the issues and impacts on work and work area
• think laterally and identify and develop innovative approaches
• identify risks and steps required to mitigate them
• guide and develop staff capability
• develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• manage conflict using appropriate strategies and determine issues for escalation
• identify and consider expectations and concerns
• communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience
• establish clear work plans and timeframes for self and others
• undertake analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence
• research and make decisions based on good judgement, expertise and knowledge
• work independently under limited direction and act collaboratively
• prioritise competing tasks and work collaboratively to deliver quality projects outcomes