Test Analyst

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 860042
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

Our department’s primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the build of a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions to the urgent demand for housing security.

Our mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios related to housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, and planning. By ensuring sound decisions and efficient management, we strive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordable housing options.

Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the lives of our community.

The Role:

Working under broad direction, the Test Analyst evaluates system functionality against business and technical requirements, identifies defects, and supports remediation to ensure project deliverables meet acceptance criteria, or transformation initiatives.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Proven experience (2-3 years) in software testing.
• Well developed, applied knowledge of Software Testing Lifecycle, System Development Lifecycle and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience executing system, integration and UAT testing.
• Experience with API/integration testing, including knowledge of tools such as Postman.
• Experience with Defect Management process and tools (eg. JIRA).
• Ability to translate complex requirements into effective test scenarios and test cases.
• Strong communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Experience within a similar testing specific role.
• Experience in testing within cloud environments.
• Experience in testing stored procedures.

Special Conditions:

Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.

Remuneration:

ASO5 – $92,122 min – $102,456 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Jolanda Visser, Test Lead at Jolanda.Visser@sa.gov.au  

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.

Applications close: 09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO5 Test Analyst (Project Role) (1).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.