Location: Canberra (Onsite) Contract: March 2026 - June 2027 12‑month extension Clearance: Must hold NV1 Are you an experienced Automation Tester looking to join a high‑performing test and analysis team within a major federal environment? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to business‑critical systems, working across automated testing, API testing, and Agile delivery practices. You will support ongoing sustainment and BAU testing across a suite of enterprise applications. Working within an established automation framework, you'll design, develop, and execute automated test scripts aligned to business objectives and technical requirements. The role also involves preparing test documentation, executing functional and regression testing, and reporting on outcomes to support ongoing system improvements. Key Responsibilities Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites, playbooks, and API test scripts Conduct BAU, functional, integration, and regression testing Prepare test plans, test strategies, and Test Summary Reports Work collaboratively with Agile delivery teams to estimate effort and prepare test coverage Identify, track, and retest defects, supporting issue triage and resolution Build dashboards to report automated test outcomes Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and improvement Engage with internal stakeholders and vendors as required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience across all stages of the testing lifecycle Strong technical capability with .NET Framework and Azure DevOps Experience working within a team of Automation Specialists Ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple development teams Experience developing or supporting CI/CD pipelines NV1 security clearanc e If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Abhi Naik at Clicks IT Recruitment on 61 427 997 851. At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email adjustments@clicks.com.au