Senior Test Engineer

GoSourcing

. Determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.

Posted 11/9/2026contractBrisbane • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber resilience and security remediation within complex ICT environments, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Proficient in applying cyber security frameworks and delivering ICT transformation initiatives while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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Cyber Security FrameworksTesting Activities ManagementStakeholder EngagementICT TransformationNegative Vetting 1 Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Test Case DevelopmentTest Plan CreationDefect ManagementTechnical AnalysisTest Automation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingMentoringCommunicationInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity OperationsInfrastructureData Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cyber ResilienceCompliance InitiativesProtective Security Policy FrameworkInformation Security ManualEssential Eight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine and carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.
Ensure ICT solutions improve quality, performance, architectural and functional requirements and are fit for business purpose.
Complete test effort activities in accordance with agreed test guidelines.
Work under limited direction of senior staff, exercising initiative and judgement in interpreting policy and applying practices and procedures.
Manage and organise work amid competing priorities, contributing to business planning, workplace-practice changes and improvement strategies.
Create and execute complex test cases using in-depth technical analysis of specifications.
Create complex test data within external software vendor environments.
Review team members’ test cases for quality.
Develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data.
Assist with defining test-environment requirements.
Record and analyse test results and report unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes.
Contribute to team improvement initiatives, process changes, team tools and test automation.
Identify, analyse, manage and document defects, programming errors and operational characteristics inconsistent with requirements and specifications.
Conduct testing to ensure ICT services function according to requirements.
Monitor time and effort against project schedules and escalate issues.
Manage and support a small team, including priorities, resources, performance, attendance, health and wellbeing.
Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and training.
Collaborate with stakeholders and external software vendors to resolve issues and support timely project implementation.
Provide advice and assistance to vendors regarding software testing and development.
Resolve or escalate issues and suggest alternative approaches.
Perform cost analysis activities as required.
Promote APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct.
Exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments.
Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ.
Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers.
Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security, infrastructure, ICT transformation or uplift activities within government agencies or complex ICT environments.
Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud platforms, identity and access management, security operations, infrastructure, applications and data services.
Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge transfer activities.
Must be an Australian Citizen.
Must hold an active Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.
One-page pitch addressing all Essential and Desirable criteria, maximum 5000 characters.