Test Analyst

• Annual base salary from $108,391 - $117,519 (HEW Level 7) plus 17%
employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Full time, fixed-term role for 2 years, ending 31st December 2026.
• Collaborative and supportive team.

About the role

Join our mission to transform patient care and operational excellence at Macquarie University Hospital.  As a Test Analyst, you will ensure our innovative healthcare technologies and processes meet the hospital’s high standards though the execution of test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to deliver high quality solutions.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Test Execution - Execute test cases and scripts with precision based on established test plans, covering functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing for various healthcare IT solutions.

• Defect Identification and Reporting - Identify, document, and report defects and issues clearly using designated tools, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and verifying fixes.

• Collaboration and Communication – Partner with IT Health teams, developers, and business analysts to align on requirements, ensure robust testing, and share progress at project meetings.

• Communicate - Deliver clear, actionable testing insights, results and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Continuous Learning - Stay abreast of the latest tools, methodologies, and technological trends in healthcare IT.

Macquarie University Information Technology (MQ IT) team embraces the University’s mission to be bold, distinctive, progressive, and transformational. Information Technology is a trusted business partner with an ethos of service, and we pride ourselves in the application of a strong collaborative partnership approach to transformation across the University. As part of the 2025 – 2029 Digital Health Vision – is to create a seamless personalised Patient Health Journey and to be the leading Academic Healthcare Institution.

This role will be based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.

How to Apply

Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria.

About You

You will be a self-starting individual with excellent work organisation, time management skills and ability to work under pressure. You will have robust analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in executing test cases and documenting results being to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate findings clearing.  

You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, applying a methodical and consultative approach in your work, and be motivated to deliver work outputs that are of a consistently high quality.
 

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 2-3 years of experience in software testing, preferably in healthcare or related environment.

• Proven knowledge and application of testing methodologies, techniques, and processes with demonstrated experience with test case design, execution and documentation.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a variety of tools used in testing such as Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Tosca, SAHI Pro, Postman etc.

• Experience using Agile methodologies to enhance testing practices.

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems and data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR).

• Experience with testing EHR systems, clinical applications, and medical device integrations.

• Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in the healthcare context.

About Us 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.  

Why work at Macquarie  

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.    

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:    

• 17% Superannuation    

• Subsidised onsite parking options   

• Flexible working options   

• Training and professional development   

• Onsite childcare facilities   

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)   

• Onsite vacation care   

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre  

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics  

*This position will require pre-employment checks such as criminal record check, working rights check in Australia and qualifications check.

Applications Close: 14 March 11:59pm

Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date. 

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