Systems Analyst

Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Agency Business Systems – Human and Shared

Development Services

Job title Systems Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary package $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 43879 RTF Closing 16/09/2025

Contact Officer Elizabeth Rowlands, Manager Application Support on or Elizabeth

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide advice and services to client agencies that underpin strategic and operational objectives and align with NT Government priorities

to support the delivery of critical ICT systems, applications and technological solutions through their life cycle from strategy to design,

development, release and deployment, operational delivery, maintenance, support and retirement.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Identify, document, develop, implement, maintain, enhance and/or retire enterprise and business level systems within client

organisations to improve government services delivery and internal operations.

1. Provide technical advice and expertise regarding critical ICT agency applications and business systems, including the assessment,

analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and implementation of solutions to problems and requests for change in

accordance with approved policies and processes.

1. Project manage an allocated case load of programmed works ensuring appropriate governance and risk management frameworks are

in place, particularly the identification and mitigation of risks, and assist with procurement and contract management processes as

needed.

1. Diagnose and resolve technical problems in consultation with clients, external service providers, vendors and DCDD colleagues, with

an emphasis on building and maintaining effective stakeholder and client relationships to support the delivery of projects on time and

within budget.

1. Research best practice and stay abreast of trends within areas of responsibility to ensure quality advice and recommendations, as

well as supporting continuous improvement and a client centric approach to service delivery.

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of systemic policies, procedures and projects to support DCDD's and the NT

Government's strategic and operational digital objectives.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience and applied knowledge of enterprise level information technology management systems and applications,

including proven ability to undertake complex technical investigations, analyse gathered information and resolve issues in an

integrated ICT operational setting.

1. Project management experience and knowledge of contemporary methodologies and tools, particularly governance and risk

management practices, research techniques and data analysis.

1. Sound understanding of the entire software development lifecycle including developing and documenting system requirements.

2. Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated success cultivating productive working

relationships with people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

1. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, innovative and

respectful.

Desirable

1. Degree level tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. ICT.

1. Relevant ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) qualification.
2. General understanding of strategic planning and the Northern Territory Government's policy development processes to contribute

to systemic improvement.

Further information

The selected applicant must consent to a probity check to confirm they have no significant criminal history record or associations and

have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is

a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in

aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role.