Qa And Testing Analyst

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Work type : Continuing

Location : Melbourne (Bundoora)

Categories : Information Technology, HEO7

• Full Time, Continuing Position
• HEO7 Classification : $100,166 - $110,189 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The QA & Testing Analyst plays a technical and collaborative role, working closely with development, middleware, and cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of La Trobe University's enterprise applications. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and scripts, performing integration and end-to-end testing, and validating system-wide functionality and performance. The role also involves conducting API and data testing, using SQL to check data integrity, and undertaking both manual and automated testing to ensure applications meet requirements.

Additionally, the analyst is responsible for defect management by logging, tracking, and verifying defect resolutions, as well as performing regression testing to ensure application stability. Collaboration is central to this position, requiring regular interaction with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to align development and testing efforts. The analyst is also expected to stay abreast of the latest testing methodologies and tools, continuously seek process improvements, and help drive testing automation and efficiency.

Documentation and reporting form another core aspect, with the analyst maintaining detailed records of test activities and providing regular updates on progress, defect status, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, the successful candidate will have :

• Extensive experience in quality assurance and testing for enterprise applications (manual and automated)
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g. ISTQB standards), integration, regression, and performance testing
• Technical expertise in API test case creation and execution, data integrity checks, and system integration management
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and efficient defect management
• Ability to develop procedures, negotiate solutions among stakeholders, and support team professional development
• Project management experience in the tertiary sector or related field
• Initiative in applying advanced techniques and strong stakeholder management skills

An ISTQB Certification is highly desirable.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date : By 11 : 55pm on Thursday, 7 August 2025

Please submit an online application ONLY including :

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised : 31 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : 07 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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