Title: Test Analyst
Salary: VPS 5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Technology.
About the role
The Test Analyst ensures high-quality software delivery by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks that validate functionality, performance, security, and usability. The role is accountable for embedding quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), accelerating delivery through automation, and enabling continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Key Selection Criteria
The key selection criteria emphasise strong data literacy, systems thinking, and digital capability, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively and leverage technology to support operational outcomes. Success in the role requires collaborative team behaviours, continuous improvement orientation, and the capacity to innovate while supporting others. Advanced testing and evaluation expertise is also critical, enabling the candidate to lead complex testing initiatives and contribute to organisational capability uplift.
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Position accountabilities
DTP is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to enhance quality assurance across critical digital platforms. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated testing frameworks spanning UI, API, and integration layers, and embedding automated validation within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
Working closely with developers, DevOps specialists, and product teams, you will champion a shift-left testing approach to prevent defects and improve delivery speed. The role requires demonstrated capability in executing functional, regression, performance, and security testing to ensure system stability, compliance, and end-to-end business integrity across interconnected systems and services.
You will analyse production issues and testing insights to uplift platform resilience, drive continuous improvement, and support informed release decisions. Success in this role includes providing clear visibility of quality metrics and release readiness to technical and business stakeholders, and contributing to the maturity of testing practices across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern automation engineering practices in a purpose-driven environment supporting better transport outcomes for Victorian communities.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant tertiary or equivalent industry qualification in information management, computer science or a related field (Mandatory)
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing automated testing solutions within complex enterprise or regulated environments (e.g., government or large private sector), with a proven record of improving quality outcomes and delivery velocity. (Mandatory) Test Analyst Page 2 V1 2025
- Strong experience in Agile and DevOps delivery models, including active participation in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and embedding shift-left quality practices. (Mandatory)
- Hands-on expertise in automation tools and testing frameworks across UI, API, and integration layers, applicable to enterprise platforms such as Pega, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, and AWS. (Mandotory)
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell for test automation development, data manipulation, and tool integration. (Mandatory)
- Experience with non-functional testing, including performance, security, accessibility, and reliability testing, preferably integrated into CI/CD pipelines. (Mandatory)
- Knowledge of test data management, environment configuration, and test orchestration within cloud and SaaS-based environments. (Mandatory)
- Experience using delivery management and IT service management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for managing test artefacts, traceability, and release workflows. (Mandatory)
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
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.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Alicia Dole - Director Transport Digital Solutions and Service Management via alicia.dole@transport.vic.gov.au.
