APS6 Test Analyst Portals & Apps

Australian Citizens residing in Australia with ability to obtain Baseline Clearance only respond.

• Contract start 06 November 2023 to 12 months, 12 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance, Richmond VIC role.

Send your responses to [email protected]

Overview

The National Disability Insurance Agency is undertaking a major program of work to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Tester to join the Office of the CIO (OCIO). Under the guidance of an OCIO Project Manager, you will prepare for and conduct testing activities across one or more concurrent ICT projects, with a focus on Web-based Portals and Mobile Apps.

The NDIA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Where possible, the NDIA will make reasonable adjustments to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Duties

• Support OCIO Project Managers in execution of the NDIAs Test Strategy and standards, which involves expansion of the technology solution landscape with new Technology Providers.
• Support Project Managers to develop the Test Approach for a given project.
• Take ownership for day-to-day Test planning, preparation, execution and verification on a given project(s).
• Execute testing this is a hands-on role with manual and some automation components.
• Escalate testing issues through the appropriate channels.
• Provide regular updates on work status, risks and issues in consultation with project managers.
• Take responsibility for the quality of testing undertaken for the project.
• Provide input to Test Automation specialists who build and maintain the Test Automation suite
• Support efforts to industrialise testing best practices and standards, including tooling, documentation, metrics, reporting, and introduction of automation.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of two (2) years executing focused testing activities in medium-to-large scale ICT environments.

2. Direct experience testing Web-based applications.

3. Strong understanding of contemporary delivery methodologies and the respective testing implications and best practices.

4. Assertive communication backed up by real Testing Subject Matter Expertise.

5. Ability and willingness to work in a friendly - but sometimes time high pressure - environment with tight deadlines.

6. Commitment to deliver quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria

1. Awareness of accessibility testing.

2. Salesforce Communities experience

3. Experience in a DevOps environment.

4. Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development will be highly regarded.