Principal Technical Tester

Principal Technical Tester

Business Unit/Division: Business Information Systems Location: Innaloo Position Number: 25832 Salary: Level 6 $110,309 - $121,569 p.a. PS CSA 2022 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Closing Date: 2024-03-21 3:00 PM Attachments: - application information pack.pdf

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The future of transport?

Be part of it

Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation. We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.

Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Technical Tester (automation specialist), this role will be sitting within a skilled testing team, working within the centralised Business Information Systems directorate that provides integral IT support to DoT's business units.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in quality testing services for our operational systems across the Department and set the direction of innovative technology for Transport.

In the role of Principal Technical Tester, you will ensure the ongoing administration of the Transport Executive Licensing Information System (TRELIS) and manage the development and implementation of comprehensive automated testing regimes and procedures for various information system products.

You will also coordinate, design, develop and implement test strategies prior to the release of information systems, lead and mentor Technical Testers and oversee the development of manuals, processes and procedures.

Ideally you will have both business and systems focus. You will have the ability to interpret and translate business and functional requirements into clearly articulated work plans to ensure the system changes improve business efficiency, productivity and compliance.

The attached Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Berrick Evans, Change Release and Configuration Manager on (08) 6551 6170.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, available for immediate filling.

About You

You will be agile and responsive, have a keen eye for detail, will deliver on tasks through effective collaboration with a range of stakeholders and can deliver innovative solutions autonomously. You will also:

• Demonstrate substantial experience developing and implementing comprehensive automation testing regimes and procedures
• Demonstrate experience with software release technologies and relational databases
• Have knowledge of large-scale applications, particularly web-based and relational databases
• Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team, including ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders

As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work options with possibility working from home or alternate locations.
• Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
• A varied and exciting role where you will handle a wide range of customer enquiries.
• Training to set you up for success! Training may be on the job, computer or classroom based.
• Support from your manager and team, we have a strong team culture and help each other achieve our customer service goals.
• Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
• Comprehensive training provided.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks' annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.

Application Process

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