System Analyst

Search Education Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Education Pty Ltd is seeking a systems analyst to collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements and document business needs in a dynamic IT project environment.

The role involves reviewing processes, identifying improvements, and translating requirements into functional specifications for developers, while ensuring quality through testing and knowledge transfer to users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, CS, IS or related field.
• Experience in systems analysis, business process evaluation, software development or IT project delivery.
• Strong understanding of systems analysis methodologies and requirements gathering.
• Knowledge of data modelling, process mapping, system integration and testing methodologies.
• Experience with project management frameworks and software development life cycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, gather, analyse and document business needs and system requirements.
• Review existing processes to identify opportunities for system improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies, evaluate solutions and recommend improvements.
• Apply project management frameworks to prepare plans, estimate costs, allocate resources and coordinate activities.
• Oversee deployment of system solutions, develop testing strategies and ensure quality and performance.
• Prepare system manuals, user guides and training materials and deliver training sessions.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specs and technical docs for developers.
• Apply data analysis, workflow mapping and process modelling to develop system specs.
• Act as a key contact for system-related matters and provide technical advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems analysis

Business process evaluation

Software development

IT project delivery

Data modelling

Process mapping

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS

Job description

Key responsibilities

Collaborating with stakeholders and end users to identify, gather, analyse and document business needs and system requirements

Reviewing and assessing existing business processes, operational procedures and workflows to identify opportunities for system improvements

Identifying operational inefficiencies, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending improvements to business practices, system capabilities and functionality

Applying established project management frameworks and methodologies to prepare project plans, estimate costs, allocate resources and coordinate system development and implementation activities

Overseeing the deployment of functional system solutions, developing and executing testing strategies, and ensuring systems meet quality, performance and operational requirements

Preparing comprehensive system manuals, user guides and training materials, and delivering structured training sessions to support effective system utilisation

Translating business requirements into detailed functional specifications and technical documentation to guide software developers throughout the development process

Applying data analysis, workflow mapping and process modelling techniques to develop accurate system specifications and support the design and development of software solutions

Acting as a key point of contact for system-related matters, providing technical advice, recommendations and support to stakeholders and project teams during system planning, development and decision-making

About you

A bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline

Relevant professional experience in systems analysis, business process evaluation, software development or IT project delivery

Strong understanding of systems analysis methodologies, business requirements gathering and functional specification development

Knowledge of data modelling, process mapping, system integration and software testing methodologies

Experience working with project management frameworks and software development life cycles

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Strong interpersonal, written communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines