Description : Tester. Company : ACT Government. Location : Remote in Canberra ACT

If you like to make a difference for our community and are looking for a career in testing within a dynamic team, then this job is for you!

Strategic ICT delivers a variety of projects that improve our customer and staff experience in Access Canberra. An essential part of that process is the work undertaken by the Testing Team, responsible for testing system changes to provide quality assurance prior to system release.

Strategic ICT is seeking an enthusiastic self-starter to undertake testing in a fast-changing environment. This is an opportunity for you to commence a testing career in a dynamic and supportive team. While a knowledge of our rego.act system and previous testing experience would be of benefit it is not essential – we will provide training.

We are looking for someone who has strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. You will be a self-starter with good communication skills, both oral and written. You will also be a good team player who works well with others, and proactively share your knowledge and skills. Flexibility is essential in this role, as is the ability to prioritise work and achieve tight deadlines.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• An understanding of testing processes.
• Previous software testing experience desirable but not essential.
• A knowledge of the rego.act system and related business rules is desirable but not essential.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period up to 24 November 2023 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

We offer flexibility working arrangements with a combination of working in our office at Woden and working from home. The successful candidate will be provided information on how to work from home safely and effectively.

How to Apply: Please respond to this Expression of Interest (EOI) by providing a written response in the form of no more than a two-page pitch. Please include in your response a description of how your skills, knowledge, behavioural capabilities and experience relate to the duties of the position. You should include reasons why a testing position is of interest to you.

To apply please submit two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description, a copy of your current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period up to 24 November 2023 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.