Systems Analyst *Australian Citizens Only*

FinXL IT Professional Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services in Canberra invites a Systems Analyst to join our Federal Government Practice on a 12-month contract. You will evaluate business processes, define system specifications, and support end-to-end lifecycle of system enhancements for a major public sector program.

The role requires Australian citizenship and Baseline Security Clearance, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work on-site initially with a transition to hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen with Baseline Security Clearance.
• 3–5 years' commercial systems analyst experience; government/large enterprise preferred.
• SFIA Level 3 competencies in requirements definition and software design.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, risk assessment and Agile delivery experience.
• Desirable: feasibility assessments and user experience evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and manage functional/non-functional requirements for software applications.
• Create and maintain system design documents, technical specifications, and view-based designs.
• Perform test coverage reviews and quality assurance of specifications and designs.
• Monitor active solutions, manage change requests, and support lifecycle improvements.
• Collaborate with Agile teams and translate technical details for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Adhere to APS standards, privacy regulations, WHS, and conduct guidelines.

Job description

Systems Analyst *Australian Citizens Only*

FinXL IT Professional Services – Canberra ACT

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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