Systems Analyst *Australian Citizens Only*

FinXL; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL Federal Government Practice is recruiting a Systems Analyst to support a major, long-term government program. You will evaluate business processes, define system specifications, and support end-to-end lifecycle improvements across critical public services.

As a key technical anchor, you will work within an agile team, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with APS standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen with baseline security clearance eligibility.
• 3–5 years of commercial experience as a Systems Analyst.
• SFIA Level 3 competencies: Requirements Definition & Management.
• SFIA Level 3 competencies: Software Design.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, risk assessment, and Agile delivery experience.
• Desirable: exposure to Feasibility Assessments and User Experience Evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and manage requirements for software applications and interfaces.
• Create and maintain solution documents, technical specifications, and design views.
• Conduct test coverage reviews and quality assurance of documents.
• Monitor performance and support lifecycle of system improvements.
• Translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with Agile teams.
• Adhere to government digital standards, privacy regulations, WHS, and APS Code of Conduct.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Risk assessment

Agile delivery

Job description

Join our Federal Government Practice and support key, high-visibility digital transformation programs! 12-Month Contract + Extensions.

FinXL IT Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

The Opportunity

Advance your consulting career and join the FinXL Federal Government Practice as a Systems Analyst supporting a major, long-term program of work with a Federal Government client.

In this role, you will act as a key technical anchor within our consulting team, evaluating business processes, defining system specifications, and supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of system enhancements across critical public sector services.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements & Design: Elicit, document, and manage functional/non-functional requirements (SFIA Level 3) for software applications and component interfaces.

• Solution Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive solution documents, technical specifications, and system design views to address stakeholder needs.

• Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct test coverage reviews, formal/informal test execution, and quality reviews of specification/design documents.

• Operational Support & Lifecycles: Monitor performance of active business solutions, manage authorised change requests, and support the continuous lifecycle of system improvements.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Translate complex technical details for non-technical audiences, manage risks, and collaborate across Agile teams to resolve operational issues.

• APS Standards Compliance: Adhere to government digital and technology standards, privacy regulations, WHS protocols, and the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Key Criteria & Requirements

• Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

• Experience: 3-5 years of commercial experience as a Systems Analyst, ideally within government or large-scale enterprise environments.

• SFIA Level 3 Competencies:

  • Requirements Definition & Management: Demonstrated experience defining scoping, baseline requirements, and traceability for change initiatives.

  • Software Design: Proven track record in complete design of moderately complex software applications, components, and user/system interfaces.

• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, risk assessment, and Agile delivery experience.

• Desirable Skills: Exposure to Feasibility Assessments (SFIA Level 3) and User Experience Evaluations (SFIA Level 2).

What's On Offer?

• Duration: Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.

• Locations: Open to candidates located in Canberra and Adelaide.

• Work Arrangement: Full-time on-site for the initial 6 weeks, transitioning to a flexible hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Next Steps

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a 1-page pitch (up to 5,000 characters) addressing the candidate criteria.

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