Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 6304
About the Role Full time - Fixed term until 30/09/2026
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for leading and executing test plans across various testing verticals, including digital, functional, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of testing outcomes that meet business quality standards. The Senior Test Analyst will report to the Testing Lead, playing a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities while maintaining communication with both internal and external teams. This position requires a detail-oriented approach to testing, ensuring that deliverables meet the required quality before being handed over to business stakeholders.
We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to lead the development and execution of detailed test plans, ensure seamless collaboration with stakeholders, and manage defect resolution processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in project delivery, stakeholder management, and resource mobilization while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused work environment.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Develop and maintain detailed test plans, effectively communicate progress, and collaborate with business representatives to agree on testing results.Collaborate seamlessly with testers, business stakeholders, vendors, and third parties to guarantee the successful completion of system, integration, and acceptance testing.Take the lead in developing testing requirements and scenarios, ensuring alignment with the overarching project goals and objectives.Proactively identify gaps and associated risks and collaborate with the project team to address them effectively.Document, plan, and actively participate in test execution, leveraging automation for test suites wherever possible.Manage the defect management process by coordinating with business stakeholders, vendor teams, and relevant SMEs to log, triage, validate, and close defects.Engage with internal teams (development, business analysis, project management) and external stakeholders, reporting to the Test Lead or, in their absence, the Change and Test Practice Lead, to foster collaboration, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high levels of team cohesion and commitment.Produce relevant test reports, including Test Execution, Defect & Test Summary, to keep stakeholders informed.Establish and manage comprehensive test environments, ensuring systematic preparation of test data for various testing phases.Advocate for a work environment that prioritizes safety and inclusivity and supports flexible team operations to enhance overall productivity and well-being.In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Minimum 10 years of experience in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid projects.Mandatory experience with tools – TestRail, JIRA, ALM.Experience in IT Projects in Government Sector.Experience in IDAM (Identity Management), Cybersecurity or Corporate Platforms.Demonstrated success adapting to a fast-paced environment. If an applicant is an excepted person, DTP may impose measures under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 in order to discharge its duties under that legislation.
What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 9pm on Monday, the 16th of December 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Yash Kaushik, Project Support Officer via ******. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Job classification: VPSG6
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