Senior Accessibility Automation Tester

Location: Canberra
Discipline: Government
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $Negotiable
Contact name: Joshua P

Contact email: Joshuap@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH9809_1742794675
Published: 10 days ago

About The Company

The client is an independent statutory agency responsible for supporting Australians with significant and permanent disabilities, along with their families and carers. Operating within a legislative and regulatory framework, the client adheres to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. Guided by a strategic Corporate Plan, they are committed to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their goals. Their core values emphasize participant-centered service, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to a positive and inclusive culture.

Role Overview

Our clients Technology Services Division is undertaking major work programs to deliver innovative fit-for-need ICT-based solutions to improve the department and it dependants needs.

The Accessibility Test Analyst will be responsible for planning and completion of quality testing activities and deliverables, with a focus on IT system Accessibility. Accessibility Testing forms an integral part of the agency's integrated end-to-end functional testing systems and processes. Systems include Cloud Hosted Applications with Salesforce portals and a native mobile application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and review Accessibility test cases, test scripts, and test execution including documenting test results, defect management, and other test documentation.
  • Consult the delivery teams to ensure Accessibility requirements and testing objectives are understood and included.
  • Contribute with Director guidance to the preparation of Accessibility Test Plans.
  • Undertake Accessibility analysis of change to understand, prepare, and execute testing for Accessibility test phase as per WCAG guidelines.
  • Identify, design, and develop test cases and frameworks for Accessibility & WCAG testing as per industry guidelines for Applications.
  • Design and implement Accessibility Test guidelines and framework across various systems and application implementations.
  • Understand testing needs and ensure that accessibility test cases/scripts are created, maintained, and executed to meet software release deliverables and project requirements.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of test quality by undertaking reviews and recommending improvements.
  • Participate in the development and review of test cases to achieve quality outcomes.
  • Prepare all relevant documentation, highlighting the outcomes of Accessibility testing activities.