Senior Automation Tester, Enterprise Technology

About the role:

The Senior Automation Tester is part of the SaaS Support team, which provides advanced support for solutions developed or implemented on the department's preferred SaaS platforms by the Enterprise Technology Branch's (ETB) Program Delivery Unit (PDU) or third-party vendors. The team also oversees third-party providers responsible for level 3 support of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, as well as COVID-related or custom-built solutions designed to meet specific requirements.

As a skilled test automation engineer, the Senior Automation Tester specialises in regression and functional testing. They are responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining automated test suites for domain-specific solutions hosted in cloud environments. This role involves close collaboration with analysts and developers to understand functional requirements, identify progression and regression test scenarios, and build robust automation suites.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Can you demonstrate?

• Developing and maintaining test automation suites and participate in review of business and functional requirements and specifications to ensure the requirements are complete, feasible and unambiguous and testable.
• Communicating project status to managers in informal or formal manner as required.
• Prepareing, developing, maintaining, and managing detailed work estimates and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with government, eHealth, and ETB strategies and policies, including adherence to the PDM and other endorsed methodologies.
• Pro-actively identify, document, and manage issues and risks associated with work being undertaken.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Qualifications

• A relevant IT related degree or qualification will be highly advantageous to this role.
• Certification in PRINCE 2 or other project management methodology is highly desirable.
• Certification in ITIL methodology highly desirable.
• Agile project experience will be advantageous.

Specialist Expertise

• Experience working for medium to large government or commercial organisations with software design patterns, development standards, and application frameworks and experiences
• Please refer to PD for Detailed specialist expertise

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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