At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

Annual Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience 

Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time

Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.

About the Opportunity

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing automated test scripts to support fast and reliable validation of digital products and platforms. This role contributes to the delivery of automated test coverage across web, APIs, and integration points within Agile delivery teams. Reporting to the Manager Automation & Performance, this role will help integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines, improve regression testing capabilities, and contribute to delivering high-quality technology solutions.

Automation Strategy & Delivery: Lead the development of scalable test automation frameworks across UI, API, and integration layers. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining automated test scripts for regression, smoke, and functional testing, and integrating them into CI pipelines to support fast, reliable deployments.
Mentoring & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior automation engineers, promoting best practices and high code quality. It also involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation scripting.
Defect Identification & Continuous Improvement: Support test execution, analyses failures, and works closely with engineering teams to isolate and resolve defects. It also contributes to enhancing test coverage, execution efficiency, and reporting within the automation practice.

About you

You are an experienced and technically skilled automation engineer with a strong background in software testing across web, API, and backend services. You bring over five years of hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, and Postman, along with solid programming skills in languages like Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#. You’re confident integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Azure DevOps or Git, and you have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and testing principles.

You hold a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and ideally, you have certifications in test automation, DevOps, or CI/CD. Experience with BDD tools, containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), cloud environments (AWS or Azure), or work in regulated industries will be highly regarded.

Your work reflects ethical conduct and a commitment to customer-centric, digitally enabled solutions. You are proactive in using digital tools, understand the importance of data security, and contribute to a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

You consistently demonstrate our core values by fostering trust, building a strong business, and creating great people experiences—all while ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and ethical standards.

Culture:

To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional and personal development
Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.