Careers at UniSC

• Information Technology, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until December 2025

The Opportunity

As Test Coordinator at UniSC, you'll play a key role in shaping how we deliver high-quality testing services across the university. From supporting major IT projects to uplifting testing and assurance practices more broadly, you’ll help set the standard for how we work, collaborating with teams across academic and professional areas to embed better ways of doing things. This is a chance to lead meaningful improvements, share your know-how, and support a culture of quality that benefits students, staff and the broader UniSC community.

For more information, please visit us online Information Technology

You will

• support UniSC’s big-picture goals by helping to deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose IT services through smart, thorough testing practices;
• take the lead in evolving our testing frameworks, pushing for smarter, faster, and more automated approaches across all software environments; and
• help keep things running smoothly by embedding consistent, repeatable testing processes that give every change the best chance of success in the real world.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who brings a strong grasp of testing practices and a genuine drive to help others get it right. You're comfortable leading conversations about quality assurance, translating strategy into action, and supporting teams to lift their approach. You know how to balance structure with flexibility, designing testing processes that are thorough, repeatable, and fit for purpose. You’re someone who spots opportunities to improve, builds strong relationships, and keeps things moving smoothly from planning through to production. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact across both academic and professional areas, we’d love to hear from you.

You will possess:

• Strong experience across the full testing lifecycle, including different types and phases of testing.
• A good understanding of how IT services work together across systems.
• A current ISTQB or CSTP testing certification to show your knowledge of software testing.
• The ability to clearly communicate testing updates, issues and ideas to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Practical experience with test planning, automation and execution, using structured approaches that work.
• The skills to turn business processes into useful test cases and scenarios.
• Experience testing complete business processes and how different systems work together.
• At least three years of hands-on experience in software testing roles.
• An understanding of how contact centres work and their role in the wider organisation.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  493155_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, 1 August 2025. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Gillian Toner
Manager, IT Business Program Management
Telephone: 07 5456 5901
Email: gtoner@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.