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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

This is a full time fixed term position that can be based in our Melbourne, or Sydney office locations.

As Ahpra’s Senior Automation Engineer, you will be a technical authority driving enterprise-wide test automation standards and practices. Reporting to the Program Test Lead, you will design and evolve robust automation frameworks that underpin delivery efficiency, system reliability, and long-term maintainability.

This role is pivotal in embedding automation into our delivery pipelines, uplifting capability across teams, and introducing innovative practices including AI-enabled automation, to keep Ahpra at the forefront of quality assurance. You will work closely with testers, developers, architects, and vendors to ensure automation aligns with organisational objectives and supports sustainable digital outcomes.

About You

You will be a seasoned automation specialist with a passion for building scalable, maintainable frameworks that deliver real business value. You thrive in partnering with teams, providing technical leadership and influencing enterprise standards, while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge tools and practices. Your ability to interpret complex requirements, communicate effectively, and foster collaboration sets you apart. Ideally, you bring experience in automating Salesforce environments and are comfortable working in agile, DevOps-driven settings.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Salesforce automation expertise with proven experience automating test cases for Salesforce platforms.
• Hands on experience with Playwright, our chosen framework for Salesforce automation.
• Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, and related tools.
• ISTQB certification (Foundation or Automation Engineer) will be highly regarded.
• Experience in the health sector and familiarity with health terminology will be advantageous to succeed in this role.

Job description:  RD Senior Automation Engineer (final).pdf

What we offer:

• Great work/life balance and flexible working from home arrangements/hybrid available
• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Central location and sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building
• Attractive salary of $135,031 per annum plus superannuation

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a current resume and cover letter addressing the 'Qualifications & Experience’ section of the Role Description (2 page maximum) 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
• Close date: 11.30pm Tuesday 27 January 2026

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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