Senior Test Analyst

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible
Categories:Information Technology, Technical

• Flexible location
• Full-time and fixed-term
• HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow and Evolve

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will:

• Establish and demonstrate a high level of learning, energy and commitment and maintain personal integrity and make decisions consistent with University values 
• Seek to continuously improve and apply critical learnings from projects and initiatives across the University  and actively seek feedback from colleagues and stakeholders
• Plan and oversee all aspects of the end-to-end project to deliver sustainable outcomes, value within constraints of time, cost and quality  
• Strive for excellence and consult regularly with clients to clarify who requires the information, the purpose for which it is required, criteria for success and where and when advice and recommendation is required and actively seek feedback from colleagues and stakeholders and communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support
• Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development by giving balanced, constructive feedback considering individual capability and team performance, in alignment with Deakin’s code of conduct and core university strategies and policies that promote a safe, sustainable and productive working environment.  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.(Testing & Quality Assurance) 
• Experience working in an IT testing environment, with a clear understanding of testing roles, principles, practices, methodologies, tools and knowledge of software and infrastructure environments, including web, database, networking, desktop and systems.
• Proven ability to develop and execute test cases and achieve milestones
• Demonstrated understanding of change, configuration and release management and knowledge of software and infrastructure environments, including web, database, networking, desktop and systems.
• Proven knowledge of, and experience with performing system, integration and regression testing

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Vanaj Vidhya Renuha, Lead, Quality Assurance on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD- Senior Test Analyst 548332.pdf

Applications for this position close on 2 February 2024.

The University will be closed until 3 January 2024 and applications will be reviewed after this date

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.