Department of Home Affairs
Test Analyst
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Job Description
- Req#: 130668
- Enterprise testing services, delivered under a Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) framework, to meet ETSA advisory, testing, acceptance and release compliance obligations to the Department. Systems assurance services to ensure that Departmental and Portfolio agency
- Systems are operational, stable and suitable for consumption in the non-production environments.
- Plan and undertake testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems and service development
- Be a collegiate, strong team player to actively contribute to team objectives and take responsibility for team outcomes
- Be competent in writing and can produce artefacts to support project delivery such as, but not limited to, test plans, test summary reports
- Escalate risks and issues that impact the successful delivery of testing services
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements and dependencies for testing activities.
- Supervisory experience coordinating individual performance as well as work allocation, monitoring and reporting
- Experience leading the testing lifecycle across differing project methodologies and complex systems
- Experience with test Automation and/or Performance Testing would be preferable but is not mandatory.
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How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
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Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
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Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role
- Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)
Job Req ID
Home Affairs - 130668
Location
ACT; QLD; VIC
Classification
APS Level 5 - $77,642.00 and $83,632.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Flexible work
Flexible arrangements available
Contact Officer
Foffy Koskinidis on 0405 289 312 or foffy.koskinidis@homeaffairs.gov.au
Applications close on 28/01/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.
About our team
Chief Operating Officer Group | ICT Division | Visa Citizenship & Digital Systems | Enterprise Testing & Systems Assurance
Home Affairs is a strategy led Department that operates in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Within Home Affairs the Enterprise Testing & Systems Assurance (ETSA) section is building a highly skilled and specialised workforce, working towards technical enablement and empowering Home Affairs in developing high quality products.
Our vision is "enabling delivery, driving transformation" and we are looking for people who can help us to strive for quality in process, products and systems.
The section includes two service capabilities:
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate knows how to drive the adoption of organisational testing capabilities and methods to solve complex business and engineering problems, and where necessary develop new approaches or frameworks to achieve this.
You have successfully promoted a culture of quality throughout the organisation and have experience to drive the adoption of and adherence to testing policies and standards, while leading a collaborative and supportive team.
You should be open to further skills development and be adaptable to change, joining us during a time of digital transformation.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will identify improvements and contribute to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing and will also:
Additional information
It is expected that a Test Analyst would have the following:
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 28/01/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 130668 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
About the company
The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...
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