Test Lead

Computer Systems Officer 5

3x Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June 2029

Parramatta

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for 3 Test Leads to be part of our Technology and Communication Services Command. The Testing Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of testing personnel that provide professional testing services to improve systems availability, reliability and accuracy of projects and solutions meeting business needs. The position ensures project deliverables are delivered to the agreed standard and are fit for purpose prior to production release.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

Hands on opportunity to establish and lead end to end technical testing for complex, business critical systems including performance testing, automation testings and test environment management with opportunity to build technical capability from ground up and shape and uplift the testing along with working closely with key stakeholders.

What we can offer you

• At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:
• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

How to Apply

• Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.
• To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.
• Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.
• Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 words per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Target Question 1

Please provide a real example of a project where you personally established or significantly improved test automation and performance-load testing for a complex system. Feel free to give details of the Organisation and project as to what was the project/system, and what was your specific role? Starting from the initial requirements, explain what you personally designed, implemented, and executed. Please cover the automation framework and tools, test scripts, API/UI/integration automation, CI/CD integration and security testing.

Leading to performance testing approach and tools, workload modelling, test data, Test Scripts loading and execution with multiple infra teams. What did you personally build or execute versus what was performed by other team members, and what measurable outcome did the project achieve?

Target Question 2

Please provide a real example of a complex project where you personally established and led the testing function from scratch. Feel free to give details for the organisation this was for, what was the project/system, and what was your specific role and responsibility? Please explain how you personally approached the work from initiation through to production, including test planning, test cases/script generation, test data, OFFICIAL: Sensitive NSWPF RTF – Administrative – V6.2 OFFICIAL: Sensitive SIT/E2E/regression testing, defect management, reporting, stakeholder management, and Go/No-Go readiness.

Further describe the test environment setup and management, monitoring, bottleneck identification, and reporting implemented.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Sayoni Ghosh via 8835 6855.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

an Australian Citizen;

a permanent resident of Australia; or

a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [email protected]

Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [email protected]

Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [email protected]

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.

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For Technical assistance please contact: [email protected] (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.