QA Engineer

Overview: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract with opportunities to develop your QA expertise and advance your career. Join a supportive and collaborative team, work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA colleagues to deliver high-quality solutions. Make a real impact taking ownership of test planning, manual testing, defect management, and reporting to ensure excellence in every release. About the Portfolio The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, Experience, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG). The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities. The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of "unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT Audiences" supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University's commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners. The Role Be the quality champion and shape the future of testing by embedding QA practices from the very start of the delivery lifecycle. Join a dynamic IT Services team where innovation, automation, and collaboration drive everything we do. The QA Engineer is a technically QA focused role within the Information Technology Services (ITS) function. The position applies quality engineering principles to uplift QA practices across projects, platforms, and business-as-usual (BAU) activities. The QA Engineer will design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks, integrate QA activities into CI/CD pipelines, and promote a shift-left mindset across the software delivery lifecycle. They will also manage and perform testing activities, including manual testing, test planning, defect management, and reporting, ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional quality standards. While the primary emphasis is on automation and early quality practices, the QA Engineer will also contribute to non-functional testing, including performance and load testing (using tools such as JMeter and K6, or others where applicable) and accessibility testing as needed. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, QA colleagues, and other stakeholders, the QA Engineer will foster a collaborative approach to delivering quality outcomes. They are expected to be self-driven learners with a genuine hunger to stay current with new tools, frameworks, and techniques, and to share their knowledge through coaching and well-documented processes. Skills & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance, with expertise in both manual and automation testing in Agile and Waterfall environments. Proven experience designing, building, and optimising automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, or similar) for UI and API testing, using TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Java for automation framework development. Strong experience with API and performance testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, K6) and willingness to adopt new tools where appropriate. Demonstrated ability to develop scalable, maintainable, and optimised scripts and automation code following best practices (e.g., clear structure, reusable components, proper naming conventions, and version control) to ensure long-term quality and ease of maintenance. Proven ability to embrace and optimise the use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Q Developer, GitHub Copilot integrated with IDEs, and agentic AI tools) by actively seeking better ways to leverage AI for coding efficiency, quality, and maintainability. Demonstrates a mindset of critically evaluating AI outputs, understanding the "why" behind the suggestions, and integrating AI into workflows in a purposeful, value-driven way Proficiency in SQL, Git, Jira, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, and Azure DevOps. Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with developers, BAs, and other stakeholders to improve quality outcomes. Commitment to self-driven continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends in QA and test automation. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below. https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-qa-engineer1.pdf When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: www.rmit.edu.au/careers/employee-benefits. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone! Applications Close: 9 June 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. 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