Profectus is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Analyst to support the planning and delivery of ICT solutions within an Australian Government agency. You will translate business requirements into technical requirements that align with agency architecture, and lead a team through the design, implementation and ongoing support of those solutions. The work covers feasibility assessment, requirements definition and management, systems design and specialist advice to business areas.
Key Responsibilities
Lead investigative work for feasibility assessments and prepare business cases, including cost/benefit, impact and risk analysis
Plan and drive scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation for large, complex initiatives
Establish requirements baselines and manage changes to requirements
Design large or complex systems, undertaking impact analysis on design options and trade-offs
Identify gaps in existing functionality and functional interdependencies
Oversee system configuration and the development and implementation of ICT solutions
Lead and manage staff, including performance, priorities, workflow and capability development through coaching and mentoring
Monitor work output and quality against performance standards and report on outcomes and KPIs
Contribute to costing, workforce planning and the management of budgets, contracts and procurement within the area
Prepare and review technical and corporate documentation
Work with internal and external stakeholders, other agencies and vendors to deliver project outcomes
Required Experience
Senior systems analysis experience at or equivalent to EL1 level (SFIA Level 5)




Leading feasibility assessments and preparing business cases with options analysis
Requirements definition and management on large, complex initiatives, including negotiating competing priorities across diverse stakeholders
Designing large or complex systems that balance functional and non-functional requirements
Providing expert advice in a specialist area and overseeing advice provided by others
Leading and developing a team, including setting priorities and managing workflow
Writing transparent technical and corporate documentation
Experience in government or a similarly large organisation
Consultancy experience, including facilitating stakeholder groups and recommending options
Advising on and improving the use of delivery methods and tools
Specifying and designing large or complex software applications and components
Usability and accessibility evaluation of designs and prototypes
Working within government privacy, security and information management requirements
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must be able to obtain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance
Current AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (or higher) preferred
Working Arrangements
Onsite initially, then hybrid
Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Senior Systems Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Melbourne