At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow

Senior Test Analyst is responsible for ensuring that ICT systems and services meet business, functional, performance and quality requirements. The role focuses on planning, designing and executing comprehensive testing activities to validate system behaviour and ensure solutions are fit for purpose.

Working with limited direction, Senior Test Analyst applies sound judgement, initiative and deep technical expertise to interpret business rules, manage competing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement. The role includes technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and people management responsibilities, supporting high‑quality delivery in large‑scale and complex environments such as government services.

The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for planning, designing and executing complex testing activities to ensure ICT systems and services meet functional, non‑functional, quality and business requirements. This includes developing and reviewing test plans, test cases and test data; conducting system, acceptance, regression and usability testing; and identifying, managing and reporting defects, risks and test outcomes. The role provides expert guidance on testing methods, tools and automation, supports quality assurance activities and compliance with standards, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Senior Test Engineers collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors, manage schedules and testing effort, and ensure timely delivery. They also lead and support a small team by setting priorities, managing resources, mentoring staff and aligning testing activities with organisational objectives and delivery outcomes.

• Strong experience in system testing, acceptance testing and quality assurance in complex environments.
• Proven ability to plan and lead testing activities across full delivery lifecycles.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. OpenText ALM)
  • API testing tools (e.g. REST API, Postman)
  • Test automation tools
  • Web and mobile device/browser testing
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
• Ability to analyse requirements, business rules and technical designs to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Successful applicants will need to be eligible and willing to apply for an Australian Government Security Clearance

Why join us:

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer. 

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Other important stuff: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.

Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks