Senior Test Analyst - TOSCA Automation

• Influence automation capability during a formative stage
• Contribute to uplift and workforce capability development
• Fixed Term Opportunities up to 12 months
• Onsite role requiring a minimum 3 days per week on campus

Are you an experienced automation tester ready to shape and mature automated testing capability within a growing environment?

We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst – TOSCA Automation to deliver automated testing across strategic university initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply your practical TOSCA expertise in an environment where automation is still evolving – allowing you to uplift capability and mentor emerging testers.

You will take ownership of the Au3/3/26 automated Testing Lifecycle across assigned projects, ensuring a consistent, standardised testing approach aligned to the DTS testing framework and governance standards.

Working across platforms including Service Now, SAP HR
, and other enterprise systems, you will:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive Automated Test Plans and contribute to overall Test Strategy and Environment Plans
• Design and execute automated test cases based on detailed analysis of project documentation
• Coordinate automation, acceptance, execution, and reporting activities
• Track, diagnose, and drive resolution of defects
• Partner with Dev Ops to enable integration automation where possible
• Ensure reusable test artefacts and continuous improvement of testing practices

This role operates within both agile and iterative waterfall environments
, supporting strategic projects and selected business-as-usual initiatives.

This fixed term position is full time at a HEW 8 and is based at Callaghan Campus.

We are seeking a candidate with proven practical experience using the TOSCA automation tool
, complemented by strong skills across both automated and manual testing. The successful applicant will have experience working within structured testing frameworks and the ability to analyse complex business and technical requirements to design robust, high-quality test cases. This role requires availability to work onsite at least three days per week.

Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced testers is highly desirable, along with exposure to enterprise platforms such as Service Now or SAP
. Prior experience working within higher education or other complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments will be well regarded.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world‑leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan  outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• Attractive remuneration package and excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

If you are a senior automation professional who enjoys building frameworks, strengthening testing maturity, sharing knowledge and mentoring others, we encourage you to apply.

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