About the Client
Our client is a large Australian Government organisation that plays a key role in shaping Australia’s economic future through innovation, science, and technology. They support nationally significant digital initiatives and deliver complex ICT programs that enable a productive, resilient, and sustainable economy. The technology function provides modern, enterprise‑scale digital services and operates in a collaborative, delivery‑focused environment.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Automation Testers to support the delivery of multiple ICT projects across a large and diverse digital environment. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of automated and manual testing practices.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑impact digital solutions using agile and traditional delivery methodologies while engaging closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and maintaining test plans, test strategies, and test cases
- Writing, reviewing, and executing automated and manual tests for web‑based applications
- Managing and prioritising testing activities across concurrent initiatives
- Logging, tracking, and managing defects using tools such as Azure DevOps
- Supporting and influencing automation testing practices and testing strategy
- Testing digital solutions for conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Leading and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
- Collaborating closely with delivery teams including Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Architects
The ideal candidate will bring strong automation testing expertise and thrive in fast‑paced delivery environments. You will have:
Essential experience and skills:
- Proven experience in automation testing and application/system testing roles
- Strong capability in developing, reviewing, and executing complex test artefacts and test strategies
- Experience working effectively in cross‑functional, agile delivery teams
- Ability to operate in fast‑moving environments with dispersed stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of testing for WCAG accessibility compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage non‑technical stakeholders
- Experience testing custom applications within Microsoft and Azure environments
- Hands‑on use of Azure DevOps for test planning, execution, and defect management
- Experience guiding and coordinating User Acceptance Testing activities
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions at our clients discretion.
Experience Level: Senior – APS6 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizens with an active Baseline or higher security clearance.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 23 April 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
