Senior Test Analyst

• Classification: APS Level 6
• Location: Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW
• Salary: $104,767 - $113,746

The Role The Senior Test Analyst supports the delivery of high-quality digital platforms and applications within Austrade’s Digital Products and Platforms (DPP) Group. Working as part of the Go Global Toolkit team, the role contributes to the testing and quality assurance of cloud-based solutions that support Australian exporters.

The position operates within a multidisciplinary Agile team and collaborates closely with developers, business analysts, and delivery leads to ensure solutions meet business and user needs.

Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.

Duties Include Achieves Results

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases aligned with business requirements and delivery timelines,
• Develop and maintain regression and end-to-end test suites to support system stability and releases,
• Identify, document, and manage defects through to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate tracking,
• Provide clear reporting on testing progress, risks, and issues to support informed decision-making,
• Maintain test artefacts to ensure alignment with evolving product and system changes,
• Contribute to continuous improvement, including identifying opportunities for automation and improved testing practices.

Supports Productive Working Relationships

• Collaborate effectively within Agile teams, contributing to sprint ceremonies and team outcomes,
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with technical and business stakeholders,
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment.

Displays Personal Drive and Integrity

• Take accountability for delivery of testing activities and meeting deadlines,
• Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment,
• Perform exploratory and ad hoc testing as required to support delivery priorities.

Communicates with Influence

• Communicate clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders,
• Provide concise and accurate updates on testing outcomes, risks, and issues,
• Tailor communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Supports Strategic Direction

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and processes,
• Align testing activities with organisational digital delivery goals and quality standards.

While we are aware people will utilise AI tools to assist with job applications, we need to see the candidate’s authentic responses to help us make a true assessment of the applicants applying.

Closing Date Applications close at 11:30PM, Wednesday, 4 November 2026 AEDT Eligibility Australian Citizenship

• Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen . Security Clearance
• Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Pre-employment checks

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For more detailed information please view the Information Pack.