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Contact Officer:


Susan Arnold susan.arnold@infrastructure.gov.au, (02) 6136 8601


Closing Date:


11.59pm AEST, Wednesday 8 April 2026


We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If you’re interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.


The opportunity we have available

The Road Vehicle Regulator Division focuses on policy direction, legislative development and regulatory oversight to improve road safety. As the APS6 ROVER Testing Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and executing business, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT) with industry stakeholders for releases to the Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) system. This system includes the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) and integrates all approvals and activities under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA). Your contributions will ensure releases are delivered safely and meet legislative compliance, drive program success and enhance operational effectiveness.


The department is seeking an experienced, adaptable and capable person to fill the role of APS6 ROVER Testing Coordinator. This role oversees the end-to-end management of the testing process for ROVER releases. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the RVSA legislation, the regulatory environment it operates in, and the associated policies, procedures and practices. The candidate should also understand how the legislation is integrated into the ROVER product.


What will you do?

The responsibilities of the APS6, ROVER Testing Coordinator include, but are not limited to:


Oversee the end-to-end testing process for ROVER releases, including planning, organising test plans and ensuring quality standards are met.
Coordinate business, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT) with internal teams and industry stakeholders.
Carry out testing against defined acceptance criteria to validate functionality and compliance with release requirements.
Develop and maintain all required testing materials, including detailed test scenarios.
Collaborate with the ROVER Development Team, Release Change Manager and Product Owner to establish testing timelines and scenarios.
Monitor progress to ensure all parties adhere to agreed timelines and milestones.
Assemble and manage a team of testers across the division for each testing phase.
Communicate testing environment downtimes and provide timely updates to business testers.
Act as the primary point of contact for any issues during business, regression, and UAT testing.
Train testers on testing processes and system use, including setting up access to ROVER test environments.
Escalate issues impacting timelines or scenarios to the Product Owner and Business Owner.
Assist in replicating and triaging issues raised during testing, ensuring resolution prior to release deployment.
Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Testing Coordinator with a strong understanding of systems that support legislative and regulatory outcomes. Experience and familiarity with regulatory environments and road vehicle safety will be highly regarded.


The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work Level Standards and have:


Specialised system and/or service support experience, with the ability to manage complex testing activities across digital or IT‑enabled environments, including the use of collaboration and delivery tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
Strong, demonstrated experience working in complex regulatory IT platforms or similarly sophisticated enterprise systems.
Experience working in, or with, regulatory or policy‑driven environments, with an understanding of how systems support compliance and legislative outcomes (highly regarded).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a range of audiences, including senior executives and external stakeholders.
Sound judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear advice under tight timeframes.
A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, flexible and high‑performing team culture.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.


Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.


As an APS6 you will be expected to:

Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.


You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the 'opt in' box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.


We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or the contact officer if you need any adjustments made.


Minimum requirements for this role include:

Demonstrated experience providing system and/or service support, with the ability to coordinate and manage complex testing activities in a structured and outcome‑focused manner.
Experience working with complex IT systems, platforms or digital services, with the ability to quickly learn new regulatory or business systems.

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au).


What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:


Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month’s accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.


Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:


Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.


If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.


Applications open: 31 March 2026

Applications close: 8 April 2026

Application shortlisting: Week starting 13 April 2026

Further assessments: Week starting 20 April 2026

Selection report finalised: Week starting 4 May 2026

Offers and announcements: Week starting 11 May 2026


The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.


Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants.


How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Wednesday 8 April 2026


In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.


You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.


Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.


If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.


Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au.


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