Automation Test Analyst

Azooa is preparing a response for LH-07129 – Automation Tester and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this opportunity with the Australian Electoral Commission.

This is an APS6-equivalent ICT Labour Hire role supporting the AEC’s Indigo Program, a large-scale election systems modernisation program focused on replacing ageing ICT systems and delivering a citizen-centric, agile technology platform.

Overview

The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking an experienced Automation Tester to deliver and support a range of ICT projects and programs.

The successful contractor will work as part of an Agile delivery or project team, developing automated test suites and modules aligned to the AEC testing framework.

Automated test cases will be based on:

• Business objectives
• Functional requirements
• Acceptance criteria
• Service level requirements

The role supports the Indigo Division, which is responsible for delivering the AEC’s ICT transformation and modernisation agenda.

Core Purpose

The core purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality ICT systems through automation testing, automated test suite development, regression testing, integration testing and issue resolution.

The Automation Tester will help ensure AEC systems are reliable, testable, fit for purpose and aligned with business and technical requirements.

Scope / Responsibilities

The Automation Tester will be expected to:

• Implement and manage automated test playbooks
• Develop automated test scenarios and test scripts for specific releases
• Engage with multiple Agile delivery teams to understand the scope of product releases
• Undertake automation testing activities across each Program Increment
• Conduct functional testing
• Conduct integration testing
• Conduct regression testing
• Report issues identified through automated testing
• Track issue resolution and assist with triaging
• Liaise with vendors, AEC business areas and IT Branch staff
• Support automated test suites aligned to the AEC testing framework
• Work within remote and hybrid team environments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices
• Support delivery of ICT projects within a modern Agile delivery environment

Key Deliverables

Expected deliverables may include:

• Automated test playbooks
• Automated test scenarios
• Automated test scripts
• Automated test suites and modules
• Functional test outputs
• Integration test outputs
• Regression test outputs
• Defect and issue reports
• Issue triage support
• Test execution evidence
• Test status reporting
• CI/CD testing support
• Program Increment testing inputs
• Test documentation aligned to AEC standards

Mandatory / Essential Criteria

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of ICT projects within a remote team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• IT areas
• Project teams
• Business areas
• Vendors
• Selenium
• Postman
• Swagger
• Cucumber
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities
• Ability to understand and manage priorities, dependencies and risks
• Strong conceptual, analytical and interpretive skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement
• Ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Desirable Criteria

Highly desirable experience may include:

• Experience with C#
• Experience with JavaScript
• Previous Federal Government experience
• Previous AEC experience
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams
• Experience supporting large-scale ICT transformation programs
• Experience in election systems, citizen services or high-integrity public systems
• Experience working with distributed or remote delivery teams
• Experience supporting Program Increment testing
• Experience in functional, integration and regression automation testing

Engagement Details

• RFQ ID: LH-07129
• RFQ Type: DMP2 – ICT Labour Hire
• Role Title: Automation Tester
• Buyer: Australian Electoral Commission
• Experience Level: APS6 equivalent
• Estimated Start Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
• Initial Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2027
• Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Location and Working Arrangements

Applicants may perform the role from:

• National Office in Canberra
• State Office in Adelaide
• State Office in Brisbane
• State Office in Melbourne
• State Office in Sydney

Hybrid working arrangements will be accepted, meaning a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working.

Applicants in other locations may be considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Where AEC accommodation is not available, remote working may be accepted.

Automation Testers located outside Canberra may be required to travel to Canberra for operational reasons, including:

• Onboarding
• Planning exercises
• In-person training
• Other operational requirements

Travel may occur approximately 1–2 times per quarter where required, with notice provided wherever practicable.

Project Context

Indigo Division

The Indigo Division is one of two divisions within the AEC’s Enterprise Transformation Group and is responsible for delivering an ambitious ICT transformation and modernisation agenda.

The Indigo Division leads and supports the Election Systems Modernisation Program, known as the Indigo Program.

Indigo Program – Tranche 2

The Indigo Program is a large-scale transformation program designed to modernise business capabilities and replace core election ICT systems with a citizen-centric, agile technology platform.

The program aims to transform the AEC’s delivery of electoral services and support the ongoing integrity of the electoral system.

Tranche 2 includes work packages focused on:

• Business process re-engineering
• Data management
• Legislative compliance
• Replacement of ageing systems

RFQ Relevance

Your profile will need to be positioned against the RFQ requirements, including:

• Automation testing experience
• Selenium, Postman, Swagger and Cucumber capability
• Functional, integration and regression testing experience
• Agile delivery experience
• Remote or hybrid team delivery experience
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work with IT, project, vendor and business stakeholders
• Baseline clearance prior to commencement
• Ability to obtain NV1
• Availability to commence from 11 August 2026
• Ability to work from an approved AEC office location or remotely if approved

Rate Guidance

• Azooa recommended competitive target: Under $130/hour including super

Azooa recommends candidates bid under $130/hour including super for this role, as this is likely to provide a stronger value-for-money position and a higher chance of winning.

Rate competitiveness generally works as follows:

• Under $130/hour including super: stronger value-for-money position and higher chance of success
• At or above $130/hour including super: may still be considered where strong AEC, Federal Government, CI/CD, automation testing, Agile delivery or election systems experience supports the submission

Higher rates may still be considered where niche AEC, election systems, CI/CD, automation testing, Agile or Federal Government experience strongly justifies the rate.

Please provide your expected hourly rate including super so Azooa can assess competitiveness.

How Azooa Can Support You

Join the successful Azooa Contracts Team to deliver this engagement and receive support with:

• Positioning your profile to maximise win probability
• Helping align your rate with market expectations and value-for-money positioning
• Assisting with tailored resume positioning
• Highlighting relevant automation testing, Agile, CI/CD and Federal Government experience
• Providing access to similar Federal Government ICT opportunities