Lead Systems Analyst

Project overview

Lead Systems Analyst

Project details

Adelaide

Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential extensions

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance

We're seeking an experienced Lead Systems Analyst to lead a team, shape technical solutions and drive improvements across a complex ICT environment.

You'll translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring solutions align with relevant architectures and organisational objectives. Working with a high level of autonomy, you'll combine team leadership with systems analysis, application improvement and strategic planning.

Key responsibilities

About you

You're comfortable balancing technical detail with broader business priorities. You bring sound judgement, a collaborative leadership style and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Your skills and experience will include:

The opportunity

This Adelaide-based contract offers the scope to influence technical direction, support a team and improve systems that underpin service delivery.

Applicants must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.

Apply with your current CV or get in touch with Zahrah ([contact removed]) for a confidential discussion.

• Oversee team operations, including performance, priorities, resources and workflow.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements that support effective solution design.
• Guide the delivery of application services, new functionality and enhancements.
• Review existing applications, investigate production issues and develop strategies to improve efficiency and meet user needs.
• Document current and future business processes through AS IS and TO BE process modelling.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and change, contributing to business plans and ICT strategies.
• Use performance indicators and quality assurance reporting to inform decisions and future planning.
• Review and advise on technical and corporate documentation.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, other agencies and service providers to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Team leadership, including managing competing priorities and coordinating resources.
• Systems analysis and translating business needs into practical technical solutions.
• A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in investigating production issues.
• Business process modelling, including developing AS IS and TO BE flows.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and written communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree or higher qualification.
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Adelaide, Australia, AU
• Rate: 50-150 EUR/h