It Analyst

Axia Recruitment; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axia Recruitment Limited is partnering with Extractas Bioscience to identify a Senior IT Analyst for their Tasmania-based IT team. The role focuses on complex information systems analysis, design, and solution delivery, supporting IT applications and guiding staff while ensuring compliance and strategic system development.

The successful candidate will lead IT support across finance, manufacturing, and laboratory software, balancing day-to-day operations with long-term system improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience provisioning IT support in a medium-sized business.
• Knowledge of GMP-compliant IT systems and validation.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience managing external vendors and contractors.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems; able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for all IT applications and systems across the business.
• Serve as a technical expert and guide for the IT team.
• Contribute to strategic plans to consolidate legacy apps and introduce new tech to reduce costs.
• Offer day-to-day site IT support to ensure business continuity and optimisation.
• Lead and support other IT staff in day-to-day and project work.
• Ensure IT systems compliance with regulatory guidelines and procedures.
• Manage contractors and vendors for project work and system enhancements.
• Provide after-hours IT support as needed to minimise disruption.

Skills

IT support

Business applications

GMP compliance

Vendor management

Leadership

Windows systems

Tools

Finance software

Laboratory software

Manufacturing software

Job description

About the Role: Extractas Bioscience has partnered with Axia Recruitment to seek a highly skilled Senior IT Analyst to join their IT team. This role is crucial in providing expertise in complex information systems analysis, design, and solution delivery. As a Senior IT Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the organisations IT applications and systems while offering guidance and direction to other professional staff. You will also play a key role in ensuring high IT system compliance and managing strategic planning for system development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary support for all IT applications and systems, ensuring smooth operations across the business.
• Serve as a technical expert, offering guidance and resolving complex technical issues within the IT team.
• Participate in the development of strategic plans for system enhancements, focusing on consolidating legacy applications and introducing new technologies to reduce costs.
• Offer day-to-day site support for all IT activities, contributing to business continuity and system optimisation.
• Lead, guide, and support other IT staff in day-to-day and project activities.
• Maintain compliance with IT systems and regulatory guidelines, ensuring consistent adherence to procedures.
• Manage and supervise contractors and vendors as required for project implementation and system enhancements.
• Provide out-of-hours technology support as needed to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in IT support provisioning within a medium-sized business environment.
• Strong knowledge of business applications, including finance, manufacturing, and laboratory software.
• Familiarity with IT systems in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Computer Systems Validation is desirable.
• Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills, with proven experience in managing technical teams.
• Experience in managing external vendor relationships and ensuring smooth project execution.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and a broad range of IT systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

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