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Location: Melbourne or Morwell
Job Type: Permanent
Organisation: SEC

• Become part of the solution to climate change, accelerating Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
• Join a ‘for purpose’ government-owned energy company that empowers its people to make a difference.
• Opportunity for an experienced Test Analyst to support the SEC Technology an Data team.

Do work that makes a difference 
  
More action is needed to reduce emissions and manage climate change. At the SEC, we are building an enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria’s transition to renewables and help achieve Victoria’s renewable energy target of 95% by 2035. 
  
We are working together for renewable, affordable reliable energy for all Victorians.
  
Your role 
As a Test Analyst within our Technology and Data team, you be responsible for coordinating all releases and changes into SEC’s production systems, ensuring thorough documentation, and working closely with business stakeholders to capture test scenarios and results.
  
The focus of the role will be on developing a testing framework and tools to managing releases into SEC production environment. This includes co-ordinating testing for multiple releases across SEC core applications. You will develop positive relationships across all SEC business units and collaborated closely on user acceptance testing. In addition you will present at the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and contribute to process improvement for testing application releases.
  
This role can be based in Melbourne or Morwell.
  
What you will do – Core Accountabilities include:

• Coordinate and manage all release and change activities into SEC production systems.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with SEC business teams and application owners to capture and document test scenarios and results.
• Present test documentation and results to the SEC Change Advisory Board (CAB) for review and approval.
• Execute test cases, report defects, and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor and track the progress of testing activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of testing efforts including automation.

Who you are: 
Must Have:
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst or in a similar role within a technology team and working with business teams through User Acceptance Testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Highly Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.  
• Knowledge of Australian Energy Market rules and procedures.

Our empowered workforce 
A career with us means you’ll be joining a new and vibrant ‘for purpose’ government-owned renewable energy company that:   

• Empowers you to influence how we accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition and decarbonise our economy.
• Inspires you through meaningful, challenging work in an environment that encourages leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Supports your growth through career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Provides hybrid work arrangements, with flexible work options to meet individual circumstances, providing greater choice and autonomy.

About us  
We have an exciting and ambitious road ahead with a focus on: 

• Investing in renewable energy and storage projects that accelerate the transition and deliver commercial returns.
• Supporting households to go all electric to reduce their emissions and energy bills.
• Building the renewable energy workforce our energy transition requires.

We’re partnering with industry to transform the energy sector, opening the state up for further innovation and investments in renewables. This includes an initial $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of power through renewable energy and storage projects.
  
We will also play an important role in helping Victorian households to reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering simple and effective solutions to help them switch to electric.
  
The energy transformation will create thousands of jobs. The SEC will play a role in attracting and training our future renewable energy workforce, including through the SEC Centre of Training Excellence.
  
How to Apply
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are also deeply committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and people with disability, people from the LGBTIQ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, but we recognise that there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. At the SEC we offer more than a job. We provide a platform for growth, encouraging you to bring your whole self to your role. However you identify and whatever your background, please apply if this is a role that excites you.
For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and/ or a cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role.
Applications close on Friday 2nd May 2025.
  
Other things to know

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
• To receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au
• The SEC affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

  

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