Tester

About The Perth Mint

Situated in East Perth for over 125 years, The Perth Mint is a globally recognized organisation operating across multiple markets. It stands as a premier tourist location, award-winning exporter, and a vital supplier of precious metals worldwide. The organisation embraces diversity and promotes inclusion, supporting a wide range of employees including engineers, chemists, artists, technicians, and more. The work environment encourages pride in high-quality precious metal products, sustainability leadership, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Role Overview

The Tester will play a key role in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure the delivery of quality software solutions. The role involves planning, designing, and performing various types of tests as well as managing defects and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed test plans and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing, systematically documenting outcomes and issues within test management tools.
• Identify, report, and prioritize defects; work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to confirm thorough test coverage and provide constructive feedback to improve testability.
• Collaborate extensively with developers, analysts, project managers, business owners, and QA colleagues to support quality delivery.
• Deliver timely and transparent test progress reports, highlighting risks and results.
• Advocate for robust quality assurance practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing tools and methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, standards, and compliance requirements throughout all testing activities.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Information Technology.
• Proven track record in software testing, including test design and execution.
• Familiar with testing tools and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Compensation and Contract Details

• Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $125,000 plus superannuation benefits.
• 12-month contract position featuring flexible working hours.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible working options such as purchased leave and half pay leave.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Competitive remuneration and employee discounts.
• Participation in charity and volunteer programs.
• Health and wellness offerings including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary sacrifice arrangements, including additional superannuation contributions.

Equal Opportunity and Application Information

The Perth Mint champions inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse groups including First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQI+ communities, culturally diverse candidates, youth, and seniors. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and successfully complete national security screening. Part-time or flexible working proposals will be considered individually. Applications must be submitted by 3 September 2026, noting the company reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier.