Test Automation Analyst

  • Australia
  • Parramatta
  • Contract
  • AU$1000 - AU$1100 per day

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Specialist

Location: NSW, (Hybrid Work Arrangement)
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Rate: Up to $1,100/day (including superannuation)
Security Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain Baseline clearance
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week


About the Role

A federal government agency is initiating a transformation in its testing practices by establishing a greenfield test automation capability. This is a rare and strategic opportunity for an experienced Test Automation Specialist to step in and lead the development of automation strategies, frameworks, tooling, and processes.

You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership will directly influence quality assurance outcomes across multiple programs. As the organisation currently has limited in-house automation expertise, your role will be critical in both delivery and mentorship.


Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a Test Automation Strategy tailored to the agency’s environment and long-term objectives.

  • Select appropriate automation tools (the team has some past exposure to Selenium, but no tool has been mandated).

  • Design and develop scalable automation frameworks to support functional, regression, and integration testing.

  • Identify manual test cases and processes suitable for automation and lead the transition.

  • Write, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.

  • Generate and communicate test results, including reports and metrics, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Collaborate across geographically dispersed Agile teams, ensuring test coverage and quality outcomes.

  • Review business and system requirements to assess testability and develop clear, concise test plans and test cases.

  • Mentor and upskill existing team members (e.g., Test Analysts) in automation practices.

  • Participate in defect triage, classification, and escalation as required.

  • Ensure compliance with agency standards and contribute to process improvement.


Essential Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing, with strong focus on test automation.

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks across different platforms and technologies.

  • Deep understanding of test automation tools such as Selenium, as well as experience evaluating and selecting appropriate solutions.

  • Prior experience working in Agile development environments, with knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading automation initiatives and coaching team members.

  • Strong test reporting and defect management skills.

  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Desirable Skills and Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the Australian Federal Government or similar regulated environments.

  • Familiarity with government security and assurance frameworks.

  • Experience in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps environments.

  • Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).


Why This Role?

  • Greenfield project: Rare opportunity to build an automation capability from the ground up.

  • Strategic impact: Be the go-to expert, shaping long-term quality practices.

  • Hybrid work flexibility: NSW based applicants welcome.

  • Strong contract duration: 12 months initially, with a 12-month extension available.

  • Competitive daily rate: Up to $1,100 per day (inc. superannuation).


Additional Information

  • Start date: Estimated to begin Monday, 25 August 2025.

  • Security Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain Baseline clearance.

  • Submissions close: Wednesday, 06 August 2025


How to Apply

If you’re a senior automation expert looking to take ownership of a federal agency’s test automation capability, we want to hear from you.

📧 For more information, please contact:
Priya Gabriel
Email: priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

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