Job Opportunities in Australia

• Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 28 October

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the division

The Business Grants Hub is responsible for the design and management of grant programs on behalf of 10 other Commonwealth departments, managing nearly $10b in government investments in Australian businesses.

Grants play a critical role in:

• supporting growth in businesses and industries
• fostering research and innovation
• strengthening communities
• helping the environment
• providing emergency relief

In addition to grant program management, the division encompasses enabling functions that provide a comprehensive support model for grant delivery.

We are a dynamic division of over 400 people, with a geographically dispersed workforce located all around Australia.

About the branch

The Internal & Systems branch within the Business Grants Hub (BGH) division is responsible for BGH technology, data and workforce systems which enable excellence in grants delivery. We maintain and enhance IT solutions, manage grants data and transform it into insights, and support our people with workforce planning and capability building. We provide policy advice on the Australian Government business grants programs.

The Branch is also responsible for the flagship Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program which delivers improvements in the competitiveness, productivity and sustainable of Australian industries through CRC Grants and CRC Projects.

The team is responsible for the on-boarding of both internal and external grant opportunities and services to the Business Grants Management System (BGM). The team ensures there are appropriate, simple, and efficient configuration and testing processes to guarantee all programs are on-boarded to BGM within the required timelines and specifications. We work closely with program delivery and design teams to provide technical solutions for more streamlined and simplified grant and service program design.

The team is currently seeking experienced and motivated Manual Testers to assist in the delivery of various projects across the Division.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 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 conformance. Current accessibility training is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders.
• A tertiary degree related to ICT or a minimum of 3 years ICT testing experience.

While not necessary, the following qualities are also desired:

• 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 case through Azure Dev Ops.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As a Manual Tester at the APS 6 level, you will:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate, review and execute test cases and test plans using Azure Dev Ops on web-based applications.
• Conduct manual functional, UAT, integration, and regression testing in Dynamics 365 and web-based portal, ensuring a high degree of accuracy while considering both technical and customer requirements.
• Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution.
• Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure Dev Ops.
• Provide advice and input into the teams’ Testing Strategy.
• Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

This vacancy is ongoing, non-ongoing contracts may be issued for an initial period of up to 12 months.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is available nationally, where flexible or remote work arrangements may also be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Alix Garlin on 0476 771 924 or via email on Alix.Garlin@industry.gov.au

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