User Acceptance Testing Coordinator

User Acceptance Testing Coordinator 1 year contract Brisbane North Our client is looking for a User Acceptance Testing Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring that technology solutions meet business requirements and quality standards before production release.

What you'll do:

• Develop comprehensive UAT plans aligned with various project delivery models such as Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall, ensuring all aspects are approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Define the scope of UAT including entry and exit criteria, acceptance criteria, and success measures through close consultation with business stakeholders.
• Derive detailed UAT scenarios and test cases from business requirements, user stories, and non-functional specifications to ensure thorough coverage.
• Coordinate readiness activities by managing environment availability, system integrations, access permissions, and representative test data preparation.
• Manage UAT cycles efficiently by coordinating execution within agreed timelines while maintaining high quality thresholds throughout the process.
• Support business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during UAT activities by providing clear instructions, templates, guidance, and ongoing support as needed.
• Monitor progress of UAT activities closely; identify risks and dependencies early on and take corrective action to maintain momentum.
• Ensure strict adherence to established UAT processes, standards, and governance frameworks across all initiatives.
• Oversee defect management including identification, logging, triage, prioritisation, tracking using tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA; facilitate defect triage sessions between business and technical teams.
• Provide accurate status reporting on UAT progress including execution metrics, defect statistics, risks identified, impacts assessed; escalate issues proactively with recommendations.

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification (diploma/degree) or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline is essential for this role.
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or international equivalent certification is mandatory to demonstrate your foundational knowledge of software testing principles.
• Recent experience coordinating User Acceptance Testing in complex technology delivery environments is required to ensure you can handle challenging project scenarios.
• A strong understanding of UAT principles including business process validation and acceptance criteria will enable you to deliver dependable results.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders to validate requirements and outcomes is crucial for effective communication and collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage UAT under tight timeframes while maintaining quality standards and stakeholder confidence shows your reliability under pressure.
• Familiarity with defect management tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA is necessary for efficient tracking and resolution of issues during testing cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong organisational skills combined with a pragmatic approach to risk-based testing will help you coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced delivery environments are important attributes for thriving in this dynamic role.

What's next:

If you are ready to connect your skills with impactful projects in a supportive environment where quality matters most—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Neha Neha on 07 3032 2285 for a confidential discussion.