The Australian Department of Human Services (DHS) is home to one of the largest in-house IT operations in the Southern Hemisphere. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Group is a key component and enabler of the Department of Human Services strategic vision. At the forefront of public sector Information and Communication Technology (ICT) transformation, the CIO Group's vision is to excel in the provision of reliable, accessible and personalised services. The department's technology infrastructure, combined with its deep understanding and experience in delivering complex customer-focused services enables the CIO Group to shape the next generation of community services and lead best practice in service delivery.

The Adelaide Delivery Centre (ADC) Division is one of three application development hubs operated by the Department.  Using a Professional Services model our multidisciplinary staff work across a diverse range of projects to meet the demands placed upon the delivery centre.

Senior Test Engineers ensure that ICT solutions improve quality, performance, architectural and functional requirements and are fit for business purpose. The Senior Test Engineer ensures that all test effort activities are effectively completed and carried out in accordance with agreed test guidelines.

Senior Test Engineers work under the limited direction of senior staff. They exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. Decision making is dependent on judgement, skills and knowledge.

Senior Test Engineers manage and organise their own work in the context of competing priorities, including contributing to business planning, changes in workplace practices and innovative improvement strategies.

Senior Test Engineers may manage a small team.

Senior Test Engineers require an understanding of testing methodology industry trends. It is highly desirable that they have experience as a Senior Test Engineer within a multidisciplinary team environment and hold or have an ability to obtain:

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB); and
• Bachelor’s degree.