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Position details
- Clerk Grade 7/8
- Temporary, Full Time up to 4 years with potential for conversion to ongoing
- Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available
About the role
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to perform end-to-end Quality Assurance and testing functions for digital programs across multi-disciplinary project teams.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
- Analysing detailed business requirement specifications (BRS) to develop testing strategies that reduce the risk of system outages and identify system defects
- Preparing test plans and test strategies for the scheduled releases.
- Performing application testing (including integration, system, user acceptance and release).
- Preparing and submit detailed test reports to describe testing outcomes and assist developers in the removal of defects
- Complying with the ICT quality management policies and processes that drive improvements in performance and customer satisfaction.
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience successfully developing test plans and conducting integration testing, and testing experience on digital enterprise platforms. Hands on experience in test automation is desirable.
Download the role description.
About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.
We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.
Ready to join us?
Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 pre-screening questions below in your online application:
- Targeted Question 1
Describe a situation where you were testing an application release, and just before sign-off, you found a critical defect in the system. What steps have you taken to handle this situation, given all stakeholders were expecting the testing sign-off? (300 words maximum) - Targeted Question 2
Describe the challenges that you have faced while doing scripting and execution in a test automation project. Please also include the solutions that you implemented for the issues faced. (300 words maximum)
Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles
Close Date: 25 June 2024 11.59PM AEST
If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Important information
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.
