Senior Test Analyst

PRIMARY DETAILAnnual base salary from $119,05 to $132,475 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loadingHybrid Full time, fixed-term role until December 2026 Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North RydeAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to lead end-to-end testing activities for a student CRM (Salesforce) platform implementation program. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in Macquarie University's digital transformation initiative. You will report directly to the designated Senior Project Manager.Digital Transformation is one of the six fundamental commitments of the Macquarie University Operating Plan: to embrace emerging technologies to better connect, engage, and collaborate. The core focus of the University's digital transformation strategy is enabling the objectives of Students First through five key focus areas, seeking to drive excellent experiences and outcomes in every dimension of students' interactions with the University.The Student 360 Program will deliver a student CRM (Salesforce) platform that will realise our ambitions for end-to-end student engagement and service delivery, and allow the University to:Provide a unified, 360-degree view of each student that will enhance our ability to engage with them (including privacy protections and controls)Support the transformation of business processes, providing identification of opportunities for improved services to students and support service deliveryEnable context-specific services and personalisation to successfully support students throughout their journeyProvide a contemporary technology platform that can evolve with the changing needs and aspirations of the University and to truly connect with our students as individualsGain insights and analytics across the whole student journey, to provide better metrics and inform improvements of university services and experiencesReplace and decommission legacy systemsSelection Criteria Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceMinimum of 5-10 years of experience in software testing, ideally in the education sector or large organisationsProven experience in testing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform implementations, specifically SalesforceIn-depth knowledge and practical application of various testing methodologies, techniques, and toolsDemonstrated expertise in developing test plans, designing test cases, executing tests, and managing defectsProven skills in automation testing, including the ability to write and execute automated test scriptsComprehensive experience in planning, coordinating, and executing User Acceptance Testing (UATStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesProven experience in drafting detailed progress reports and status updatesExperience in coordinating with various internal teams for environment setup, data preparation, and smoke testingSkilled in working closely with third-party providers, vendors, and internal teams, managing their testing deliverables and outputs.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse team members, clients, and stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and effective information exchangeHow to applyKindly complete the online application process and make sure to include your resume along with cover letter as part of your submission.Please Note this position will require pre-employment checks such as criminal record check, working rights check in Australia and qualifications check.About Us Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity. Why work at MacquarieWe rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.     Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:     17% Superannuation    Subsidised onsite parking options    Flexible working options    Training and professional development    Onsite childcare facilities    Discounted health insurance (Medibank)    Onsite vacation care    Employee Assistance Program    Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre   Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics   If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.Applications Close:04/11/2025 11:59 PM​A Place Where You BelongAt Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible WorkAt Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.