RFQ-ASD-54-2024 Software Tester

Location:: Australian Capital Territory
Sectors: Engineering
Employment type: Contract
Salary: AU$120 - AU$160 per hour
Contact name: Ashleigh Martinez-Dyson

Contact email: ashleigh@clearedrecruitment.com.au
Job reference: BBBH2116_1715143562
Published: 12 days ago

The Software Tester will be responsible under general direction for creating and executing fit for purpose test plans and test cases, in accordance with the project's testing strategy. The Software Tester will ensure traceability to requirements, manage defects, provide regular progress reporting and work collaboratively with delivery staff to coordinate testing and regression activities.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Testing experience in an Agile software development environment.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Create and execute fit for purpose test plans and test cases, in accordance with the project's testing strategy.
  • Document traceability between requirements and test cases.
  • Produce test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
  • Automate testing activities where possible, including through the development of bespoke test harnesses.
  • Specify requirements for environment, data, resources and tools to facilitate efficient and effective testing. Interpret, execute and document complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
  • Record and analyse actions and results, maintain a defect register, and work closely with the delivery team to progress defect resolutions and regression testing.
  • Provide reports on testing progress, anomalies, risks and issues.
  • Report on system quality and collect metrics on test cases.
  • Work collaboratively and constructively as part of an Agile delivery team to ensure the timely delivery of a quality ICT capability.
  • Work with fellow team members to improve team business processes and share knowledge.

Other Features of the Role (e.g. location, travelling, shift hours,)

  • The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.


Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential