AEMO at the Heart of Energy    

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.     

About the role  

The Digital Division operates, maintains and delivers digital capabilities to ensure AEMO fulfills its obligations across all jurisdictions and markets in which we operate. This includes strategic technology foresight and plans, delivery of digital change, operation of critical infrastructure, key internal stakeholder engagement operation of all of AEMO’s IT applications and services.  

You will be involved in the planning, execution and delivery of testing across multiple projects. This role requires Functional, Automation and Performance testing skills to perform the role of a trusted quality assurance analyst and a subject matter expert on testing requirements, test planning, test execution and results management.   

To be eligible for this role you must an Australian citizen and hold a minimum “Baseline” clearance with AGSVA or be eligible to apply.   

This is a fixed term, 12-month contract.   

What you will be doing   

• Create and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium or Playwright.  

• Execute automated tests and analyse results to ensure quality.  

• Create Test plan, develop Test Scripts, Test cases and execute them. 

• Analyse requirements and system changes, design and execute tests that aim to minimise risks and achieve the highest levels of quality assurance and reliability.  

• Identify, document, and triage defects using tools such as JIRA, PractiTest or equivalent.   

What you will bring to the role   

• Energy sector experience is preferred, with strong functional and automation testing experience. 

• PlayWright with c#, essential and ReqnRoll and Glucode will be highly regarded.  

• Strong knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman and  Swagger/Scalar and performance testing and monitoring tools such as LoadRunner. 

• Strong Understanding on SDLC and STLC processes. 

• Demonstrated understanding of the software development process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management.   

In return some of our benefits to you  

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options.

• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.  

• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.   

• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).  

• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).   

About Our Process   

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing tal•••@aemo.com.au.