AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Administration Classification AO6 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/HPSP554369 Closing date 11-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Lakshmi Guntur Contact details 0410 160 374
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The role
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive testing design and quality assurance methodologies for the Oracle apex applications, data warehouse and test automation, ensuring the thorough testing and assurance of data products across diverse environments-from source systems to access provisioning. As an internal specialist consultant, collaborate closely with project teams to accurately interpret testing requirements, provide strategic leadership, offer expert advice, and effectively communicate testing outcomes. Uphold best practices in ICT testing frameworks by implementing quality testing methods, encompassing strategies, policies, processes, templates, tools, and standards, aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives.
Responsible for crafting project-specific Test Strategy and Test Plan(s) within a robust requirements and risk-based testing and assurance framework, while managing various testing activities and resources to meet project milestones effectively. Maintain an in-depth understanding of both technical and business design requirements, actively identifying alternative solutions and leading the review process to ensure alignment with project goals. Additionally, ensure ethical decision-making in achieving organizational objectives and demonstrate compliance with contemporary human resource practices and policies, including workplace health and safety regulations, ethical behaviour, equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination principles, and adherence to Queensland Health's Code of Conduct.
The successful person
To excel in this role, you should possess proven experience in the healthcare sector, ideally with a focus on software testing within statistical and data collection domains. Expertise in planning and executing system, acceptance, and automation tests is essential, along with a deep understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and practices within the context of large-scale IM/ICT projects.
Furthermore, you should demonstrate a record of accomplishment of implementing rigorous testing methods and frameworks to uphold testing integrity. Your capabilities should extend to devising comprehensive test strategies, crafting test products and cases, and overseeing all testing phases, including planning, resource management, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring auditability for expansive IM/ICT initiatives.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division purchases public health and social services from service providers to optimize health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximize the health system's efficiency and effectiveness. HPSP ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and achieve performance objectives outlined in agreements and contracts arising from purchasing decisions. As part of the commissioning role, the Division has responsibility for investing nearly $18 billion on behalf of the State and managing community services contracts to the value of approximately $280 million.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- HPSP554369 Senior Test Consultant RD (PDF, 236KB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
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