QA Tester

A QA Tester Australia is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software products before they are released. Their duties typically include creating and executing test plans, identifying and reporting defects, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues, and ensuring that software meets the required standards and client expectations.

QA Testers may also be involved in manual and automated testing, performance testing, and preparing detailed test reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of various testing tools and methodologies.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $96,980
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a qa tester?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $148,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Full Stack Developer Software Developer Software Engineer
Backend Developer Frontend Developer PHP Developer Analyst Programmer QA Tester Mobile Application Developer Devops Engineer Application Support Analyst .NET Developer Systems Designer React Developer Database Designer Blockchain Developer
+ 13 more
BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Controller Quality Assurance Manager Compliance Officer
Quality Assurance Auditor RTO Administrator Review Officer Auditor Governance Coordinator Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Governance Officer Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Production Engineer Compliance Analyst Innovation Manager Quality Assurance Engineer IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement QA Tester Fraud Analyst Software Tester E-learning Developer Food Production Manager Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Transport Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Tax Manager Risk Advisor Quality Control Analyst Quality Assurance Specialist Continuous Improvement Manager Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Aviation Consultant Quality Control Manager Research and Development Manager Company Director
+ 48 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
Blended
3 years
$27,000 - $27,432
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Scientist Data Scientist Programmer
Software Developer Software Engineer PHP Developer QA Tester
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Scientist Data Scientist Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer PHP Developer QA Tester + 4 more

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Designer Full Stack Developer Mobile Application Developer
Software Designer Software Developer Game Developer Java Developer QA Tester Test Engineer Devops Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Designer Full Stack Developer Mobile Application Developer Software Designer Software Developer Game Developer Java Developer QA Tester Test Engineer Devops Engineer + 7 more

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,556
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Developer Software Engineer Systems Analyst
Full Stack Developer PHP Developer Java Developer QA Tester Software Development Manager Database Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Developer Software Engineer Systems Analyst Full Stack Developer PHP Developer Java Developer QA Tester Software Development Manager Database Designer + 6 more
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