Automation Tester
We are recruiting for a Business Analyst for our client, a Canberra based federal government agency.
The area where this work will be undertaken are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Baseline clearance is required.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Please note we can only accept responses from candidates with an existing baseline clearance.
Key duties and responsibilities
Automation Testers will be required to:
Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications
Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution
Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices.
Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
Undertake other duties as required
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders
Desirable criteria
Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities
Submissions
Please provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, in addition to a resume of no more than three pages, contact details for two referees and your preferred daily rate.
Why Data Knowhow?
As a contractor with Data Knowhow, you will be provided with mentoring and training to advance your career opportunities - we are keen to support you in your career journey and expand future opportunities for you. Data Knowhow provide expertise in data management, analytics and communication, with our staff mentoring and supporting you during your placement with our clients.
Data Knowhow provides EAP services managed by Wisdom Wellbeing (https://www.wisdomwellbeing.com/au/) and salary sacrificing opportunities offered through Simplygreen (https://www.simplygreen.com.au/).
12% superannuation is provided on top of your requested daily rate if you are successful in this position.
We are continually expanding our offerings to make life as a Data Knowhow employee a valuable experience.
Applications close Thursday April 23, 2026.
Position contact
Lisa Cornish
Director, Data Knowhow
lisa.cornish@dataknowhow.com.au
+61 412 073 873
