Senior Systems Analyst (APS6) - Canberra

About the role

A federal government client is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (APS6) to translate business requirements into technical requirements aligned with relevant architectures. The analyst creates, evaluates and documents ICT solutions in new and existing systems, writes functional specifications from business requirements and works with Software Architects, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers and Testers. The role is based in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane, with a hybrid arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate business processes and requirements, and perform technical application assessments covering feasibility, effort, risks and benefits
• Create solution designs and documents, and support daily operations and performance monitoring
• Conduct testing activities such as test planning, coverage reviews and defect management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define tasks, resolve issues and deliver projects on time
• Carry out quality management tasks such as peer and quality reviews of specifications, design and testing documents
• Manage the life cycle of changes and improvements to systems
• Manage a team through coaching, capability development, performance management and well-being support; set priorities, manage resources and help develop work plans
• Exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines

Required profile

• APS6 equivalent experience level
• Australian citizen able to obtain a baseline security clearance
• Ability to gain knowledge of the department's software development lifecycle, tools, services, deployment procedures and cyber security policies
• One-page pitch addressing all criteria (5,000 characters)

Required skills

• Feasibility assessment (SFIA Level 4)
• Requirements definition and management (SFIA Level 4)
• Software design and systems design (SFIA Level 4)
• Desirable: consultancy (SFIA Level 5), methods and tools (SFIA Level 3), specialist advice (SFIA Level 4), user experience evaluation (SFIA Level 3)

Contract: initial 12 months, extendable up to 24 months, with an estimated start date of 1 January 2027. The worker is expected to work onsite full-time for the first 6 weeks, then a hybrid arrangement may be considered.