Senior Test Analyst
Reference Number: 12696
Salary Range: $82,180.86 - $87,476.83 pro-rata per annum
Location: Spence Street
Closing: Friday 4th January 2019 

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month 
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• Manage all aspects of testing for core system upgrades, operating system upgrades, productivity software upgrades (MS Office etc.) and in-house developed solutions.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in a Senior test team role.
• Commercial experience with automated test tools.
• Experience with Management of Test Strategies and Test Plans.
• Detailed understanding of testing methodologies and the purpose and requirements for various types of testing e.g. Unit Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing etc.
• Experience with management of defects.
• Communication and relationship management.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa