Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1949293
About the Department
The Department of Education aims to provide every student in Victoria with equal access to high-quality public education. Our vision is to enhance student experiences and wellbeing and provide educators with the resources they need to guide young people. We are committed to working with our staff and partners to deliver our vision for students and educators across Victoria.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join our high performing QA team within the Digital Design and Innovation (DDI) Branch. You will create test plans, perform functional and regression testing, identify and manage defects, and work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners and other stakeholders. Salesforce experience is mandatory, as the role focuses heavily on testing Salesforce applications ensuring requirements are properly tested before deployment.
This role embeds quality throughout the software development lifecycle by applying structured testing practices, strong governance, secure testing methods. The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of salesforce testing processes, leveraging automation, robust test controls and modern testing techniques to increase efficiency, uplift quality, and enable faster lower-risk deployments.
What we're looking for
The role requires a proactive self-starter with a good understanding of government systems and processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive environment.
You're someone who:
Qualifications and experience
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Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 7th October 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Ateekur Rahman Yacoob (Athiq), Manager QA Automation via [email protected]
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Ateekur Rahman Yacoob (Athiq), Manager QA Automation via [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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