Test Analyst, Clerk Grade 7/8

Test Analyst, Clerk Grade 7/8

Test Analyst, Clerk Grade 7/8, Wollongong

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Full time temporary role 30 June 2025
• Location: Based in Wollongong, with flexible working arrangements available

About the opportunity

As a Test Analyst at NSW SES you will play a key role in ensuring the development of high-quality systems that meet business and operational needs. In this hands-on role, you will coordinate and execute comprehensive testing activities, including writing and executing test cases, managing defects, and analysing systems to identify gaps in software and processes. Working closely with both the ICT teams and the Operational Systems Program, you will partner with developers and business analysts to ensure that testing aligns with project objectives and quality assurance standards. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant ICT projects that directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW.  Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate proven experience in coordinating and executing functional and non-functional tests, including debugging and refactoring test code.
• Have experience managing defects, measuring and reporting on test activities, and providing actionable insights to developers and analysts to enhance system performance
• Be skilled in analysing systems under test, identifying gaps in software and processes, and ensuring alignment with business and operational needs.
• Ideally, have experience working within large-scale ICT projects, contributing to system enhancements and ensuring operational efficiency.

What we can offer you 

• Attractive leave entitlements: parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave 
• Competitive salary package of up to $131,845.59 (salary range $106,025.00 - $117,363.00). Total remuneration package includes salary plus employer's 11% contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements  
• Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport for a reduced rate when joining a participating gym
• Operational and leadership training via LinkedIn Learning and other resources
• Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine  
• Opportunities to build relationships across emergency service agencies, committees and other Government and community organisations.

How to apply 

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum 400 words) briefly outlining your suitability for the role, responding to the essential requirements.
• An up-to-date resume (maximum eight pages) detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Wren jennifer.wren@ses.nsw.gov.au

The role description is available here.

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here

Applications close: 22 September 2024, at 11:59pm.

We anticipate interviews to be conducted between 26 September and 4 October, with onboarding commencing from 21 October.

The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.