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Proposed Work Order
Start Date*
Immediate start
*Note actual start date will be dependent on a satisfactory Security clearance prior to commencement refer item 22 below for further information
Proposed Initial
Contract Period
Contract until 30 June 2016
Contract Option
Period
Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.
ICT Service Category Category C – Applications Management
Personnel Category
(Skill set)
System and Software Testers (Test Analyst)
Several Number of Specified
Personnel required
Reduced activity period
Business Hours
Services/work required
The Department will notify a Christmas/New Year shut down period. Some specified personnel may be required to work during this period however prior approval will be required from their DIBP contract manager.
Specified Personnel service arrangements are 40 hours per week. If it is necessary to exceed the 40 hours in any given week, written approval must be obtained prior to the work being undertaken.
Specified Personnel are required to complete DIBP ICT Contractor
SAP Timesheet which must be submitted prior to close of business at the end of each week or as directed.
The services will include and not be limited to:
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, stakeholders and other members of their multidisciplinary team;
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Provide input into draft test artefacts;
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Provide input into developing cost estimates for testing activities;
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Analyse system documentation in order to develop test case specifications;
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Create comprehensive test cases and complex test data for a variety of systems using a range of tools;
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Conduct peer reviews with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality of work;
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Methodology
Monitoring &
Measuring
Performance
Documentation
Skills knowledge transfer
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Selection criteria
Please note the importance of responding to this
Selection Criteria.
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Execute test cases for a wide range of ICT products;
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Provide input into reporting on the quality of the solution and status/progress of work;
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Assist in the resolution of defects and take responsibility for monitoring resolution through to completion;
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Identify, document and escalate risks and/or issues and apply mitigation strategies where appropriate;
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Provide recommendations to Test Leads and Test Manager based on test results;
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Adhere to and/or enforce test policies and procedures within the
Department;
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Assist with the leadership of a team to successfully deliver testing related outcomes on time and with the highest quality possible;
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Mentor and support junior staff within the team as required;
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Provide testing related estimates as required; and
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Provide timely support to key stakeholders.
Specified personnel will need to adhere to DIBP’s Development framework and work standards.
A performance based agreement will be established on commencement and reviewed periodically during the term of the contract.
Specified personnel will be required to produce relevant testing artefacts/documents in a timely manner to the quality standards expected.
Documents will include but are not limited to:
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Test Estimates artefacts;
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Test Planning artefacts such as test plans, test case specifications, traceability matrices and test data;
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Test execution artefacts such as test results, defects and reports;
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Other project documentation such as project dependency agreements, work breakdown structures and weekly status reports, as required;
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Creation of quick reference guides for test team members for new and existing functionality.
Specified Personnel will be expected to transfer skills and knowledge to DIBP staff and ensure appropriate documentation is stored in accordance with DIBP’s recordkeeping policy and practices.
Mandatory/Essential Criteria:
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Specified Personnel must hold a current security clearance
(Baseline Vetting as a minimum);
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Specified Personnel must be willing to undergo and obtain an
Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC);
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Criteria do not need to be addressed separately, if clearly demonstrated in CV.
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Between one to four years testing experience in an IT environment, including planning, writing and executing tests utilising various types of specifications;
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Strong communication and analytical skills;
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An understanding of the role of testing and the software development life cycle;
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Experience in testing concepts, principles and methodologies;
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Demonstrated ability to be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement;
 Ability to meet deadlines in a test environment or similar environments where there is a continuous impact to what can be done and when;
Desirable Criteria:
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Minimum of three years testing experience with the Siebel
Application using the Siebel SDLC model or Business Objects;
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Demonstrated ability to undertake technical testing using SQL,
XML, or ETL;
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Technical XML / SOAP UI / DB2 skills;
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Experience using automated and/or manual test tools such as
Quick Test Pro and Quality Centre;
 Experience or the ability to lead or mentor staff.
Intellectual Property
Rights – ownership of
Contract Material
The Department owns the Intellectual Property Rights in Contract
Material.
Security requirements:
Security Clearance and Employment
Suitability Screening
DIBP expects the Specified Personnel to adhere to current departmental security instructions.
Security Clearance:-
DIBP requires all specified personnel to have a minimum
BASELINE security clearance prior to commencement unless otherwise specified.
Note: The Contractor will be required to meet the cost of any security clearances that are required.
Employment Suitability Screening:-
DIBP requires all specified personnel to obtain and maintain an
Employment Suitability Clearance.
Other requirements
Note: Please ensure you respond to each dot point. This forms part of your submission and if not addressed your submission will not be
Please address the following:
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Indicate if specified personnel are currently working at DIBP or have previously worked at DIBP or ACBPS.
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Specified personnel submitted must be Australian Citizen .
Confirmation of specified personnel’s citizenship status is required.
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Indicate if specified personnel currently hold a security clearance and specify the level of clearance.
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Indicate the availability of the specified personnel.
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Interstate specified personnel may be required to travel to
Canberra for an interview. Phone interviews may not be considered and are at the discretion of the decision-making panel.
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