• Join Our Team as a Senior Test Analyst!

  Are you a seasoned testing professional with a passion for delivering high-quality IT solutions? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Test Analyst to lead complex testing initiatives that support transformative digital projects. Based in Adelaide with flexible remote options, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious academic environment, working on innovative student systems and digital experiences.

  What You’ll Do:

  • Take full ownership of all testing deliverables from day one, proactively managing your tasks independently.
  • Lead testing efforts on large, integrated solutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage and quality.
  • Develop and execute various test cases—functional, non-functional, business acceptance, regression—and document all testing activities meticulously.
  • Produce key testing documentation such as Master Test Plans, detailed test reports, defect reports, test scenarios, and traceability matrices.
  • Collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams, guiding project stakeholders to achieve testing objectives.
  • Regularly report testing progress, product quality insights, and defect statuses to management and clients with clarity.
  • Oversee defect management using JIRA Test Management tools and Zephyr for creating test cases, dashboards, and traceability artifacts.
  • Stay current on testing best practices and quality assurance concepts to continuously improve testing efficiency.

  Your Skills & Experience:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder involvement smoothly.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills to articulate testing progress and quality metrics effectively.
  • Proven experience as a Test Practice specialist in high-pressure environments, demonstrating accountability for test planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to dynamic project demands.
  • Expert in designing and executing testing phases including Functional, Non-Functional, System Integration, End-to-End, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Skilled in cross-browser and UI testing, with hands-on experience prior to UAT sign-off.
  • Familiarity with Adobe and PeopleSoft applications is highly desirable.

  Preferred Education & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or related fields.
  • ISTQB Foundations or equivalent certification required.
  • Over 8 years of hands-on testing experience, ideally at a senior tester or test lead level.
  • Previous experience in higher education or with Learning and Student Systems applications is advantageous.
  • Progress towards postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience can be considered in lieu of formal education.

  Additional Requirements:

  • Experience with testing tools such as JIRA and Zephyr.

  If you're ready to lead high-impact testing initiatives within a prestigious academic institution and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career—apply today and become a key player in shaping the client's digital future!

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ray Amurao on +61 (0)8 7422 0617 or email ramurao@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.