Automation Engineer | Non-Ongoing

Seeking Test Automation Engineers | Fixed Term Contract | Federal Government

Your new company

You will join a small Federal Government agency that is focused on delivering robust, data-driven digital solutions that support national priorities. This is a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your technical expertise will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of digital services.

Your new role

In this team, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining effective test automation solutions. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, vendors, and other IT teams to ensure the quality and reliability of business systems. Your day-to-day job will include developing and executing test scripts, analysing results, resolving issues, and occasionally performing manual testing when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Experience with Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) automated testing frameworks
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Typescript, or JavaScript
  • Desirable experience with AWS-hosted applications
  • Familiarity with CI tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
  • Experience using Microsoft Playwright for GUI testing is a bonus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain the required clearance

What you'll get in return

  • A non-ongoing APS5/6 opportunity from September 2025 to June 2026
  • Flexibility to work from any state
  • A chance to work on meaningful projects in a supportive and innovative team
  • Exposure to modern testing tools and cloud technologies

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to 'siddhant.saksena@hays.com.au', or call us now on 02 62797459

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Testing
Ref:
2944839
Closing date
28 Jul 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Siddhant Saksena, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0262797459