Senior Test Analyst

Salary: $90 - $110 per hour including super

• 9 + 12 + 12-month contract
• Baseline Security Clearance
• ACT (preferred), QLD, VIC, NSW, SA - Hybrid Opportunity
• APS6 / SFIA4 | UAT | Defect Management | Test Strategy

Our client, which delivers policies and programs and provides advice to the Australian Government across the health, aged care and sport sectors, is seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join their team.

Duties of the Senior Test Analyst

• Prepare, create, maintain, execute and review test requirements and scripts, derived from design analysis and liaise with design, build and business teams;
• Assist in the production release and review of all test deliverables;
• Support Test Manager in leading, developing Test Estimates, Test Schedule(s), Impact Analysis and resource co‑ordination;
• Adhere to the Defect Management strategy to manage defects, gathering information for defect entries and identifying points of failure and organising resources in the investigation of issues;
• Provide leadership and direction to others and plan, coordinate and prepare individual performance, development and succession plans that contribute to the overall strategic direction of the agency;
• Transfer skills and knowledge to departmental staff and ensure appropriate documentation is stored in accordance with the Department’s record‑keeping policy and practice.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience analysing business requirements, user stories, specifications and design documentation to develop and maintain effective test cases, test scripts and test data.
• Demonstrated experience executing manual tests, identifying and documenting defects, supporting defect investigation and retesting activities, and ensuring testing outcomes meet quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, analyse test results, identify root causes and provide practical recommendations to support quality delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, developers and project teams to achieve testing outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work under limited direction, adapt to changing requirements and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Information Technology and ISTQB Foundation Test Analyst;
• Knowledge of test design techniques, test execution processes, and the use of testing tools to support project delivery;
• Demonstrated experience (6+ years) as Senior IT Test Analyst;
• Exposure to or previous experience in .Net, Seibel, Salesforce applications.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Jess P at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Jess P on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note, applications close on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at midday, Canberra time.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities

Job ID JP 678693 | LH-07800

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.