Test Engineer

About the Company

For over 25 years, Consunet has grown as a sovereign enterprise, delivering trusted cyber and spectrum security solutions with agility, precision, and purpose. Our work protects what matters most by safeguarding national interests and supporting Australia’s Defence and Intelligence communities.

Our expertise spans Information Warfare, Spectrum Management, Cyber & DevSecOps, and Logistics. These capabilities position us to shape the future of cyber and spectrum security in Australia and internationally. With a legacy built alongside Defence and Intelligence partners, we bring the highest level of assurance and trust to everything we do.

Today we are entering an exciting phase of global growth. As we expand into international markets, we remain grounded in our values; trusted, sovereign, excellent, leading and sustainable. We also prioritise transparency and accountability, standing by our commitments and delivering with speed, efficiency, and reliability.

Joining Consunet means becoming part of a purpose-driven team that is shaping the future of cyber and spectrum security worldwide. Here innovation, mastery and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do, and every person has the opportunity to grow with us on this journey.

To learn more about Consunet, please visit: www.consunet.com.au

About the Team

You’ll join our Engineering team, a collaborative and highly skilled group dedicated to ensuring the quality and reliability of complex software systems that support national security and defence. The team’s mission is to deliver trusted, high assurance solutions through rigorous testing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. With a strong culture of expertise, innovation, and collaboration, the team is evolving to embrace new technologies to foster leadership development, and support global delivery. This is a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the future of secure technology.

About the Role

As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of our advanced software systems through structured and risk based testing. You’ll be responsible for executing test cases, identifying and reporting defects, and collaborating closely with developers and analysts to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of secure and dependable technologies that support national defence and intelligence capabilities. This role also offers opportunities for professional growth, with scope to develop your technical expertise, contribute to process improvements, and support the development of junior team members.

What You’ll Do

• Design, execute, and maintain functional, regression, and exploratory test cases.
• Identify, log, and track defects using test management tools such as Jira or Zephyr.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to clarify requirements and define acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and manage test environments and data and contribute to test automation initiatives.
• Analyse test results, document findings, and support continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Apply risk based testing approaches to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Participate in team reviews, knowledge sharing, and contribute to a culture of quality and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with test management and automation tools (e.g. Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, AIOTest).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with browser development tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines.
• A methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving in complex technical environments.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance.
• Knowledge of software principles and languages and familiarity of DevSecOps methodology are highly desirable.

Qualifications

Relevant bachelor’s degree in software engineering, or equivalent experience.

Why join us?

• With global expansion underway, we’re opening exciting new career opportunities for people who want to help shape the future of cyber and spectrum security
• Joining Consunet means being part of a close-knit, purpose-driven team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do
• Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD, with operations across Australia
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We encourage applications from veterans and reservists; your experience is valued here. We support veterans through recruitment, flexible work, reservist leave, a Veterans Policy, dedicated points of contact internally, and an EAP specialising in defence. We invite veterans to voluntarily disclose their prior military service.
• Consunet offers flexible work and an inclusive environment to support our people to thrive, with an EAP service which has specialist defence experience to support wellbeing.

Benefits working for Consunet

• Be part of a workplace that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment.
• Access competitive pay and salary packaging options.
• Take advantage of parental leave and our Study Loan Scheme.
• Build your career with training, development, and clear pathways for progression.
• Work with cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management.
• Benefit from mentoring and support by experienced team members.

Important note: Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Defence experience is desirable. More information: http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva.

To Apply:

Click “Apply Now” and attach your CV along with a Cover Letter summarising your experience.