Test Analyst
About NCVER
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER) helps promote better understanding and discussion within the vocational education and training (VET) sector, and assists policymakers, practitioners, industry, training providers, and students to make informed decisions.
NCVER is a professional and independent body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing, evaluating and communicating research and statistics about VET and the links between education and the labour market more generally. More detail of NCVER’s activities can be found on our Portal.
Position Details
We are looking for a highly motivated Test Analyst to join our Applications Development and Maintenance team. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and subject matter experts across a variety of data systems, the Test Analyst will:
- Analyse business and technical requirements to develop test plans and test cases.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, UI, and backend testing.
- Log, prioritise, and track defects to resolution using Jira, and report testing progress.
- Provide estimates of effort for testing tasks and continually improve estimating accuracy.
- Documents the end-to-end testing procedure based on actual test execution.
To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of software testing principles and best practices.
- Experience writing and executing test cases for data systems or enterprise applications.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Xray.
- ISTQB certified (desirable).
Please refer to the position description for full details about the role.
Appointment Details
- Ongoing, full-time position based in Adelaide
- Salary commensurate with skills and experience
- Hybrid working from the office/home arrangement
- Gifted leave over Christmas shut down
- 12% superannuation is payable in addition to base salary
Application Details
To be considered for this position, please forward an application letter (maximum two pages in length) outlining your suitability for the position, plus your resume and contact details of two referees via email to itrecruitment@ncver.edu.au. Important - applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 11 August 2025.
NCVER is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.