Senior Test Analyst

Title: Senior Test Analyst

Requisition ID: 8476

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period: 30 June 2027

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 10 Oct 2025

About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

About The Group
Investment and Technology
(Previously known as Service Transformation) leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About The Role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 30/6/2027.
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for the planning, management and execution of the project deliverables in accordance with agreed testing plans to meet business needs. The Senior Test Analyst will work with team members, business owners, vendors and other relevant third parties to ensure satisfactory completion of system, integration and acceptance testing of the project delivered applications.

The scope of work for this role includes delivery of documented test cases, test plans and schedules, manual and automation testing and tracking of test activities and delivery of test reports.

Key Selection Criteria
Success in this role relies on the ability to harness complex data effectively to inform decisions, build strong and strategic stakeholder relationships, and drive outcomes through collaboration. The ideal candidate will combine advanced data literacy with strong digital capability, using technology to enhance operational efficiency and insights. They will foster partnerships, enable knowledge sharing across teams, and ensure that solutions are informed, inclusive, and future focused.

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Technical Capabilities
Testing and Evaluation (Accomplished):
Holds advanced knowledge in testing and evaluation. Leads initiatives, develops new methods, and effectively applies skills in complex situations. Contributes to the advancement of testing capabilities within the organisation.

Position Accountabilities
The successful candidate is required to provide expert manual and automated testing services across the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and reporting. Develop and apply comprehensive testing methodologies, manage defect tracking and resolution with stakeholders, and lead documentation and status reporting to ensure quality outcomes and informed decision-making.

Qualifications And Experience

• Tertiary qualification or proven extensive experience in Senior Test Analyst position.
• Experience working in agile and traditional environments.
• Good working knowledge of testing tools such as ALM or Test Rail.
• Problem analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Prior experience in test automation validation (Desirable).
• Good working knowledge using tools such as Jira and Confluence (Desirable)

Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What We Offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How To Apply
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Applications close
at
11.59pm
on
Friday, 24th October 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact
Sujin Victorsam - Program Delivery Manager
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