Test Analyst
Test Analyst
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- $161,711 Package includes salary ($129,464 - $142,665), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About the role
The Test Analyst plans, designs, and executes test plans for data products under development to safeguard the quality, reliability and completeness of products and services offered by the business unit.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
- Experience in developing test cases to support initiatives relating to the Business Intelligence landscape and associated reporting.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data collections are conducted successfully.
- Showing experience in test end to end data pipelines to meet operational requirements.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check)
- Tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent experience in government or commerce.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening questions below:
Pre-screening Questions
- What's your experience working on recent Data projects?
- How did you approach data validations across different layers and what scenarios would you apply for data completeness? Which areas of testing did you find challenging and how did you resolve them?
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date 6 August 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Vishal Patangay, Test Manager at Vishal.Patangay@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
