Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Across Government Systems
Development
Job title Senior Systems Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location All NT Regions
Position number 36023 RTF 356625 Closing 04/10/2026
Contact officer Andrew Horstmann, Acting Senior Manager on 08 899 91549 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356625
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.
Primary objective
Provide high‑level, specialised business analysis to evaluate and improve processes across enterprise corporate systems, ensuring they meet business needs, comply with environmental and industry requirements, and support continuous improvement. This vacancy may be available in any region throughout the NT subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.
Context statement The Across Government Systems division provides strategic leadership and operational management for a range whole of Government systems.
This position contributes to the effective governance, continuous improvement, and support of these systems to ensure they meet Government, business, and user needs; and which may require out of hours support.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Analyse business needs by capturing, validating, and translating requirements into clear, actionable system specifications, and deliver
quality solutions to business clients, through effective development life cycle management.
1. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and system enhancements to support the delivery of efficient and effective
system solutions.
1. Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Systems Analysts and System Administrators to ensure consistent delivery of technical
and subject-matter expertise.
1. Support stakeholders in the preparation of business cases, change documentation, and systems development governance.
2. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to support system delivery and ongoing operations.
3. As a senior team member, contribute to divisional objectives through active participation, continuous improvement initiatives, and
support for future service delivery.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to obtain, analyse and translate complex business requirements, including process mapping, into clear solution
specifications that support the delivery of effective corporate and whole-of-Government solutions.
1. Proven ability to build productive working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, with clear
communication of technical and business concepts.
1. Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, planning frameworks, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),
with experience contributing to structured systems solution delivery.
1. Demonstrated experience coordinating system development, testing and release management activities in collaboration with internal
teams, vendors and service providers.
1. Proven experience supervising, guiding, and developing teams to ensure effective delivery of technical and analytical services.
2. Solid work ethic and professional conduct aligned with NTPS and DCDD values, including the ability to work autonomously, meet
deadlines in a rapid-paced environment. Desirable
1. A broad understanding of corporate, ICT, or Government operational processes that support the effective delivery and improvement
of whole‑of‑Government systems.
1. Qualifications in business, information technology, or certifications/experience in DevOps, ITIL or other related discipline
Further information The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check.
📌 Senior Systems Analyst (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory