Test Analyst

Role highlights

• Support cutting-edge science through high-quality digital solutions
• Join a collaborative agile team delivering impactful enterprise applications
• Influence quality, innovation and user experience across CSIRO

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

We are seeking two Test Analysts to join CSIRO's Information Management and Technology (IMT) team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality enterprise applications that support critical business and research outcomes.

Working in a collaborative agile environment, you will contribute to the testing of both new and existing software solutions, undertaking a broad range of testing activities including functional, regression, system and integration testing. You'll develop test plans, execute test strategies, analyse outcomes and provide recommendations to support successful product releases.

Partnering closely with developers, business analysts, infrastructure specialists and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll help shape the strategic direction of the testing function while driving continuous improvement, innovation and quality across CSIRO's suite of in house and enterprise applications.

• Contribute to the development of enhanced functional, regression, and performance test standards that can be re used within the team.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, document, and implement quality assurance of the products that the team supports, including conducting functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Document and execute test plans and acceptance criteria using TestRail, Jira, or similar test management tools.
• Work with business areas and technical teams to design, document, and execute risk based test plans.
• Communicate all identified risks and issues to your project Test Manager or Project Manager and contribute to the continuous delivery implementation.
• Provide technical advice that is aligned with overall solution designs, architecture, and frameworks.
• Respond to production issues and routine maintenance activities as required.

Location and office arrangements

Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.

Salary: AU$100,103 - AU$113,251 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Reference: 103501

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in testing software applications coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications in IT and equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in testing analysis techniques, processes and methodologies.
• Extensive experience in testing with experience in all aspects of testing, including functional, system integration and Regression as a sole testing resource as well as working within a team.
• Demonstrated experience working in and/or exposure to an Agile Scrum development environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including an ability to work collaboratively across multi disciplinary project teams and communicate with staff and clients at all levels.
• Experience in backlog refinement, sprint review, retrospective and planning ceremonies.
• Experience testing both front end and back end web application systems with
• A focus on discovery and access of research data;
• high throughput requirements for relational & file based data processing.
• a focus on discovery and access of research data.
• Integrations and interfaces with external systems e.g. REST web services
• Knowledge/ hands on experience with NFT tools

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.