Senior Test Analyst

Senior Test Analyst Location – Parramatta Employment type – Temporary Fulltime Salary – Clerk grade 7/8 - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 Plus superannuation and leave loading Your role The Senior Test Analyst works as part of as multi-disciplinary team responsible for digital product definition, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement. The role is responsible for the preparation of test cases, test plans and test scripts and the performance of system testing to ensure software solutions are fit for purpose. What you’ll do Analyse business requirements and assist with creating acceptance criteria which aligns with business processes Assist in the creation of test plans and cases that ensure test coverage for the defined requirements. Identify test cases required for the automation regression suite with defined preconditions, test steps and expected results. Assist with updating the existing regression suite with new/amended test cases and perform regression testing during project iterations and in release environment. Perform system and integration testing to ensure new/amended service endpoints and software meets defined acceptance criteria and that no defects are introduced. Provide story point estimates of user stories in consultation with relevant stakeholders. What we’re looking for Quality Assurance & Testing Expertise – Strong ability to design, execute, and maintain system, integration, and regression testing to ensure high-quality software outcomes. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyse business requirements, identify risks and defects, and translate requirements into effective test scenarios and acceptance criteria. Stakeholder Collaboration & Time Management – Proven ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and support delivery across multiple projects in agile environments. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. Download the role description. If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close 30th October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tracy Lin via Tracy.lin@dcj.nsw.gov.au. If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Matthew Oakley via Matthew.oakley@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website . Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/