The opportunity we have available
Organised within the Chief Operating Officer Group within the department, Information Technology & Data Division’s (ITDD) purpose is to connect people, data, and technology, empowering the department to excel.
ITDD is responsible for the consolidated provision and support of stable and secure IT Systems, applications and services to all department users across all States and Territories, including Indian Ocean Territories and Norfolk Island, as well as supporting seven Ministerial offices, and coordination with portfolio entities.
ITDD provides the digital collaboration and communications tools necessary to connect a geographically dispersed workforce and to optimise hybrid working arrangements. We manage industry and public facing digital systems, deliver desktop services, oversee cyber security, and provide data, AI, and information management advice to over 2,400 staff, supporting over 30 office locations across Australia.
The Digital Solutions Section within the Digital Delivery Branch (DDB) is responsible for project delivery and sustainment of a variety of digital solutions, including:
- Reporting and Program Management (RPM)
The Departments Infrastructure Investment Program Management and Reporting solution
- Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER)
The system which supports the regulatory activities associated with the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVS Act)
- Regulator Application for Compliance, Enforcement, Calculation And Reporting (RACECAR)
The system which supports the regulatory activities associated with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES)
- Online System for Classification Administration (OSCA)
Supporting the Classification of Publications, Fims and Computer Games
- Airport Building Controller Online (ABCO)
Manages and tracks the progress of applications, fee payments and other information associated with building activities on airports
We are looking for self-motivated, experienced IT professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in quality assurance and testing of Digital Solutions developed utilising a range of Microsoft technologies and services.
What you will do
As a Test Lead in the Digital Solutions section, you will be working in a small multidisciplinary development team responsible for developing and maintaining digital solutions across a range of diverse departmental programs.
Key responsibilities:
- Test planning, design and execution
- Defect triage and management
- Test reporting
- Assisting with User Acceptance Testing
- Assisting with the 3 technical support for Digital Solutions
- Participate in regular sprint planning, showcases, retrospectives and other agile/scrum activities as required.
Inherent requirements for the role
The inherent requirements for this role include:
- The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, design, execution and reporting for the testing of complex business applications utilising some or all of the following technologies and services:
- .NET
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Azure DevOps
- Azure B2C
- Other Azure services
- REST APIs
- Prepare estimates for testing activities and tasks to inform Project and BAU planning.
- Communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, utilising various written and verbal techniques.
- Remain flexible and be adaptable to pivot accordingly to shifting organisational priorities.
Desirable requirements
Tertiary qualifications in an ICT discipline, relevant industry certifications or demonstrated industry experience will be highly regarded.
Cultural capability requirement
The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.
As an APS6 you will be expected to:
- Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
- Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
- Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
- Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
- Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
- Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
- Police check: The successful candidate must complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
- Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canberra ACT
