Senior Test Engineer (APS6) - Brisbane

About the role

A federal government client, a frontline service-delivery agency, is seeking Senior Test Engineers (APS6) to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services. The role is based in Brisbane, Queensland, with a hybrid arrangement: onsite for the first 6 weeks, then at least 3 days per week in the specified office, subject to a flexible working arrangement. The initial contract is 12 months, extendable up to 24 months, with an estimated start date of 1 February 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Create and execute complex test cases on testing platforms, and create test data in the external software vendor environment.
• Develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data, and review test cases from team members.
• Record and analyse test results, report unexpected outcomes, and identify and document defects and programming errors.
• Manage and support a small team, including setting priorities, managing resources, performance, attendance and wellbeing, and coaching, mentoring and training staff.
• Contribute to team improvement initiatives, including test automation, and assist external software vendors with testing and development.
• Monitor time and effort against the project schedule and escalate issues; perform cost analysis as required.

Required profile

• Senior APS6 equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance in large, complex ICT environments, preferably in Australian Government or regulated settings.
• Proven experience applying cyber security frameworks such as PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight and NIST.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives and external providers.
• Australian citizen with an active Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.

Required skills

• Cyber security knowledge: PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, NIST.
• Functional testing (TEST Level 5), user acceptance testing (BPTS Level 4), methods and tools (METL Level 4), performance management (PEMT Level 4), stakeholder relationship management (RLMT Level 4).
• Technical skills: Archer technologies, SIEM, SOAR.