Utilise your Test Analyst expertise Fixed term available until 30 June 2026, Full-Time Opportunity VPS Grade 5: $106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to provide a critical role within Corporate Services and Infrastructure. About the Business Unit Technology Services and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business to function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded project; and oversees the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex. About the Role The Senior Test Analyst will support all testing levels, types and stages of the overall program of works, with the planning and implementation of the test verification and validation processes. Some of your duties will include: Work collaboratively with Business Technology Partners, Enterprise Architects, Risk and Assurance Specialists, Solution Architects, Applications Architects, Designers and Developers in identifying appropriate testing strategies and plans for proposed solution options to meet business requirements. Coordinate, plan and execute all required forms of testing within a development or integration project or programme to meet designated plans and strategies. Collaborate with Business Stakeholders and Technology Solutions SME's to provide specialist advice and guidance on any aspect of test planning and execution to deliver service improvements and leverage process and organisational change to achieve higher business value. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Technical Expertise Proven capability and experience working as Senior Test Specialist across various testing disciplines. Demonstrated high level of expertise and experience with best practice test management tools, processes and methodologies Experience across a range of waterfall, iterative, incremental and agile software development methodologies with particular emphasis on testing, change management, release management and quality assurance disciplines. Knowledge of process improvement techniques and current issues and trends in Information Technology Qualifications A relevant business or ICT tertiary qualification is highly desirable. Appropriate vocation training or certifications in best practise testing delivery, automation and agile development methodologies are desirable. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.