Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of systems, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.

• Tests, identifies and diagnoses functionality errors and faults in systems, and programming code within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure systems perform to specification; performs organisational systems architecture reviews and assessments, and recommends current and future hardware and software strategies and directions; creates and reviews technical documentation such as procedural, instructional and operational guides and manuals, technical reports and specifications and maintenance inventory systems.

• Typically works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.

• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary to light physical demand.

• Frequently sits in offices, in meetings and at a computer workstation.

• Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to confer with colleagues, attend meetings and to provide technical support and guidance.

• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, but this is unlikely to be a significant component of the role.

• Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting, and climbing are not like likely to be significant components of the job.

• Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including screw drivers, writing instruments, calculators and computers.

• Occasional driving of vehicles may be required to facilitate attendance at meetings or to visit satellite locations. Driving is however, not a significant component of the job.

• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and a working knowledge of network administration, software installation, repair tools and design.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.