Lead Test Analyst

Overview Role Title: Lead Test Analyst Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 13 January 2027) Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4 Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 plus Superannuation Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026 (11:59PM) Join our System Performance Support Branch at Ministry of Health for a temporary employment opportunity up to January 2027, and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. About us We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career. Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity. About the role With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. The Lead Test Analyst is responsible for analysing data and quality assurance activities to ensure enterprise solutions for NSW Health are ready for Production deployment for the State Operational Data Store (ODS) Program Team within the Ministry of Health. This includes evaluation and improving the testing process to ensure enterprise solutions, commissioned by NSW Health, are ready for Production Deployment. The Lead Test Analyst will be responsible for managing testing from strategy through to execution, including evaluating and improving the testing process to ensure NSW Health’s enterprise solutions are ready for production deployment. The Lead Test Analyst will be responsible for reviewing business requirements, functional design specifications, developing and executing test cases, writing SQL to interrogate large and complex datasets where test case automation will be an advantage. Health Manager level 4, starting salary from $147,653 - $175,917 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38 hour work week. What you will do Design, develop, lead, and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases based on established application requirements, including but not limited to integration, functional, data pipeline, backend, performance, and device testing. Managing testing resources by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring progress and escalating risk or issues to relevant personnel whilst developing, maintaining, complying, enforcing and monitoring quality assurance governance and framework. Document issues, defects and inconsistencies in a ticketing system and ensure they are appropriately resolved in a timely manner. Develop, maintain, execute, and ensure compliance of test automation process/framework as well as ensuring sustainability of this framework. Report any risks or issues that could impact the timely delivery or quality of developed solutions to the Quality Assurance and Data Analytics Manager. About you We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with the following knowledge and experience: Experience (> 5 years) collecting, interpreting, analysing clinical and/or corporate data in order to identify potential issues, inconsistencies and report results. Experience (> 5 years) with writing SQL to develop test cases. Experience (> 3 years) testing complex operational systems which consume large amounts of clinical and/or corporate data. Experience (> 3 years) working within a large, complex organisation with numerous stakeholders to engage ranging from data analysts, developers, business analysts, testers, clinicians and Executives. Experience (> 2 years) with test automation implementation or use. Your ability to work collaboratively, think critically, and maintain a strong focus on quality will ensure NSW Health’s enterprise solutions are production-ready and meet the highest standards. How to apply At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders. Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below. Target Questions Describe a time when you led a test release for a complex operational system that consumed large amounts of data. What strategies did you employ to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the testing process, and how did you handle any challenges that arose? You are tasked with writing SQL test scripts to evaluate data integration from multiple external sources, including flat files, APIs, and HL7/FHIR. Explain your approach to developing these scripts and how you would ensure the integrity and consistency of the data throughout the testing process. For role related queries or questions contact David Sze on David.Sze at health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ . If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on shuo.yang at health.nsw.gov.au. Closing Date: 4 February 2026 Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the NSW Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative. To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia. Additional information This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal. Applications Close: 04/02/2025 (11:59PM) #J-18808-Ljbffr