Job Software Test Officer Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency, Canberra City

Access Canberra’s Digital Design and Delivery team is seeking a detail-oriented, organised and motivated Software Test Officer to provide software testing services, ensuring our systems are fit for purpose, support legislative processes, and meet our customers' needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team environment contributing to the delivery of projects which make it easy for the ACT community to access and use ACT government services and information. This role will directly contribute to enhancing the liveability of the city and the region in which we live.

The Digital Design and Delivery team is responsible for managing the program of works associate with maintaining a range of digital capabilities and systems enabling the ongoing evolution of services provided by Access Canberra.

As a Software Test Officer in the team, you would play a vital role in achieving high-quality results in a software development environment, ensuring the system changes are ready for production.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in software testing in Government are highly desirable. Experience and professional qualifications checks may be undertaken prior to employment.
• Knowledge of testing in enterprise licensing and registration systems, Salesforce and MuleSoft are highly desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit:

1. A written pitch of no more than two pages, providing evidence of your suitability for the role. Include specific examples of your experience, including details of the context, actions you took and specific outcomes you achieved. Refer to the Position Description for further details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.