Department: SRS PMP
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 84957
Parramatta and Sydney CBD
Temporary up to 2 years - Full-Time (35 HPW)
Clerk Grade 7/8, base salary ($116,981 - $129,492), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Senior Test Analyst works as part of as multi-disciplinary team responsible for digital product definition, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement. The role is responsible for the preparation of test cases, test plans and test scripts and the performance of system testing to ensure software solutions are fit for purpose.
What you’ll do
Analyse business requirements and define clear, testable acceptance criteria aligned with business processes.
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Develop and update automated and manual regression test suites, including documenting preconditions, test steps, and expected results.
Execute system, integration, and regression testing to validate new functionality and identify defects before release.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to refine requirements, support agile ceremonies, and provide effort estimates.
Maintain a strong understanding of applications and system impacts while managing testing activities across multiple products and competing priorities.
What we’re looking for
Quality Assurance & Testing Expertise – Strong ability to design, execute, and maintain system, integration, and regression testing to ensure high-quality software outcomes.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyse business requirements, identify risks and defects, and translate requirements into effective test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Time Management – Proven ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and support delivery across multiple projects in agile environments.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Key knowledge and experience
Experience in a similar role, along with experience in or demonstrated understanding of the following programs/applications/technologies:
JavaScript
SQL
Postman/SoapUI
Tricentis qTest
Alternatively, strong experience as an advanced user of core CTSD applications and participation in User Acceptance Testing for some or all the following products:
JusticeLink
Online Registry
Online Court
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tracy Lin via email
[email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer, via
[email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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