ICT Test Analyst

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00) AFP employees will receive a 4% increase to their base salary effective from 9 December 2025 

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15311

This advertisement is to create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

Applications are sought from applications wishing to be considered for the role of ICT Test Analyst to further strengthen the Policing and Operational Systems team.

CIO Command's mission is to be a trusted frontline partner, enabling policing through problem solving, technical expertise and excellence. The CIO Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security, and infrastructure that underpins AFP activities. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure, fit for purpose, and supported by a highly skilled, agile, and resilient workforce.

The AFP's Police and Operational Systems section, as part of CIO is responsible for the technical delivery, development and sustainment to key application that directly supports AFP frontline members.

The Test Analyst is responsible for Testing an in-house built modern Web Application. It uses modern technology including an Angular 18 User Interface that communicates with an Oracle Database using REST API’s. The position is in a small Agile Team that conduct all aspects of its development.

What will you do?

• Create Test Strategies and Test Plans.
• Create, review and execute manual and automated test cases (functional and non-functional), test scenarios, compose defect reports and manage failed test backlogs.
• Create, execute and maintain test scripts to ensure quality control standards are achieved.
• Review and report test activities and results.
• Familiarity with automated testing software.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to review requirements and define test conditions.
• Have an understanding of the Software Development process including Agile and DevOps.
• Work effectively in a small team.
• Maintain currency in information technology processes and technical knowledge through ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience as a Test Analyst
• Experience testing modern web applications.
• Proficiency using tools like Azure DevOps Server or similar.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in Agile Development Teams
• Experience with testing REST API’s using Postman or similar
• Ability to write SQL queries for CRUD operations
• Tertiary qualifications in an ICT discipline

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra, however remote working options may be negotiated.
• An additional practical assessment will be used as part of this Recruitment process. You will complete this if you are found suitable to progress to interview.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge and skills

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Vivian Kreunen,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 0229, ​

Contact Officer Email:  Vivian.Kreunen@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 06/11/2025

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www.afp.gov.au