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

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
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology - Game Design
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Tester Game Artist Junior Game Designer
QA Tester
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Tester Game Artist Junior Game Designer QA Tester + 1 more

Bachelor of Games and Interactivity
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Developer Game Designer Level Designer
QA Tester Systems Designer UX Designer UI Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Developer Game Designer Level Designer QA Tester Systems Designer UX Designer UI Designer + 4 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$27,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Software Developer Network Administrator
Database Administrator Business Analyst IT Project Manager Cyber Security Analyst Web Developer QA Tester Technical Writer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Software Developer Network Administrator Database Administrator Business Analyst IT Project Manager Cyber Security Analyst Web Developer QA Tester Technical Writer + 7 more
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