Test Analyst

About the role Curtin University is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our Digital & Technology Solutions team. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality systems and solutions across both project and BAU initiatives, supporting the University’s commitment to excellence in digital services. As a Test Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and functionality of our technology platforms. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams – including Business Analysts, Product Owners, developers, and technical specialists – to plan, execute, and continuously improve testing activities in an Agile/DevOps environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to backlog refinement and sprint planning ensuring testing readiness. Identify, analyse, and document defects, assess their potential impact, and support effective regression testing. Create and maintain traceability matrices to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to interpret requirements and support high-quality delivery. Provide insights based on previous releases to improve testing outcomes for future sprints. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimise tools, methodologies, and processes. Demonstrate adaptability, a learning mindset, and a strong contribution to the Testing Practice’s ways of working. Selection Criteria A relevant degree and/or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of testing methodologies and strategies, particularly within Agile and DevOps environments, including hands‑on experience testing in AWS. Experience executing a broad range of testing types, including regression, smoke, functional, system integration, UAT, and production verification. Ability to test across UI, REST APIs (Postman/ReadyAPI), and AWS data integrity. Demonstrated experience preparing test cases, scenarios, and scripts based on business requirements. Experience using industry‑standard testing tools for test execution and defect management. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and use problem‑solving skills to deliver practical solutions. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team to coordinate and execute test phases. ISTQB certification (required). Desirable Experience in the higher education sector or understanding of ICT use in universities. AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. Role Requirements As this is a permanent role, applications must have current permanent Australian working rights. Applicants must be willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. About Curtin University We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page – What We Offer You Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit How to Apply Please click APPLY NOW ensuring you attach the following documents: Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above Resume If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team at *************@curtin.edu.au or ***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. Applications close: 8:30pm (AWST), Friday 5 December 2025 Please note the University is closed between 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 inclusive. We aim to contact candidates prior to the Christmas shutdown with the intention of interviews commencing 15 December. All candidates will be notified by early January 2026, at the latest. Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. Job Reference #J-18808-Ljbffr