EL1 Lead Automation Tester

RFQ No: LH-07904 EL1 Lead Automation Tester last date to apply Friday, 25 September 2026. — RFQ DOWNLOAD

About the Team:

The ICT Integrity Transformation Branch delivers systems and services that help protect and improve the integrity of the NDIS. The branch develops and implements strategies to reduce fraud and fulfil the goals of the NDIS Review, to become more responsive, supportive and sustainable, and put people with disability back at the centre. The ICT Integrity Transformation Branch is responsible for achieving these goals so the NDIA can provide a better scheme for participants, staff, partners and providers.

Job details:

Role: EL1 Senior Automation Test Engineer

The National Disability Insurance Agency, Office of the CIO (NDIA OCIO) is undertaking major work programs to deliver innovative fit-for-need ICT-based solutions to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The NDIA is committed to providing access to its services for Participants and Providers through digital and cloud channels. The Senior Test Automation Consultant will take the lead in establishing effective test automation technologies, practices and execution across a suite of new leading-edge strategic technology solutions being delivered by the NDIA Strategic Projects branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more.

Working closely with the branch’s Test Manager, the Senior Test Automation Consultant establishes approaches for test code development and integrates test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. They will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some “legacy” testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.

Key duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy (including framework selection and coding language).
• Design and implement automation frameworks, ensuring usability, effectiveness, efficiency and maintainability are met. Frameworks must support backend and UI components, with a particular emphasis on Accessibility.
• Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
• Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
• Write tests and supporting automation code.
• Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
• Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
• Leverage AI tools and practices to enhance efficiencies

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

Technical skills

– Deep experience on Automation tools like Playwright

– Hands on experience using AI tools & frameworks including spec driven development (Open Spec) & Claude

– In depth experience on CI/CD tools such as Github and Azure