Title:  Digital Manual Tester

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term opportunity until 30 June 2028.

The Digital Manual Tester plans, coordinates and carries out testing across Data & Digital projects to ensure business applications meet requirements and work as expected. The role covers fixes, enhancements and new systems, including system, integration and acceptance testing, with clear test plans, cases, schedules and reports.

Key responsibilities include managing testing activities, identifying and addressing risks, reviewing test documentation, and tracking defects through to resolution. The role also provides regular progress updates, maintains project documentation, and builds effective working relationships with project teams, business stakeholders, senior management and external vendors to support quality outcomes. 

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Analyse data using advanced Excel formulas, pivot tables and charts to support informed decisions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, respond constructively to issues and focus on delivering value.
• Confidently use digital tools and understand how technology systems support business operations.
• Apply systems thinking to identify problems, assess impacts and determine effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively across teams, encourage knowledge sharing and build strong partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
  
  

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Tertiary qualification or proven extensive experience in Digital Manual Tester position. (desirable)
• Prior experience working within a DevOps environment (mandatory)
• Experience working in agile and traditional project environments. (mandatory)
• Experience working with Pega applications or platforms. (desirable)
• Good working knowledge of testing tools such as ALM or Jira/Test Rail. (mandatory)
  
  

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.  

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Rich Taing, Senior Test Lead - Manual & Automation, at rich.taing@transport.vic.gov.au.  

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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