Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Agency Business Systems – Human and Shared
Development Services
Job title Systems Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary package $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 43879 RTF Closing 16/09/2025
Contact Officer Elizabeth Rowlands, Manager Application Support on or Elizabeth
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide advice and services to client agencies that underpin strategic and operational objectives and align with NT Government priorities
to support the delivery of critical ICT systems, applications and technological solutions through their life cycle from strategy to design,
development, release and deployment, operational delivery, maintenance, support and retirement.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify, document, develop, implement, maintain, enhance and/or retire enterprise and business level systems within client
organisations to improve government services delivery and internal operations.
1. Provide technical advice and expertise regarding critical ICT agency applications and business systems, including the assessment,
analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and implementation of solutions to problems and requests for change in
accordance with approved policies and processes.
1. Project manage an allocated case load of programmed works ensuring appropriate governance and risk management frameworks are
in place, particularly the identification and mitigation of risks, and assist with procurement and contract management processes as
needed.
1. Diagnose and resolve technical problems in consultation with clients, external service providers, vendors and DCDD colleagues, with
an emphasis on building and maintaining effective stakeholder and client relationships to support the delivery of projects on time and
within budget.
1. Research best practice and stay abreast of trends within areas of responsibility to ensure quality advice and recommendations, as
well as supporting continuous improvement and a client centric approach to service delivery.
1. Contribute to the development and implementation of systemic policies, procedures and projects to support DCDD's and the NT
Government's strategic and operational digital objectives.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience and applied knowledge of enterprise level information technology management systems and applications,
including proven ability to undertake complex technical investigations, analyse gathered information and resolve issues in an
integrated ICT operational setting.
1. Project management experience and knowledge of contemporary methodologies and tools, particularly governance and risk
management practices, research techniques and data analysis.
1. Sound understanding of the entire software development lifecycle including developing and documenting system requirements.
2. Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated success cultivating productive working
relationships with people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
1. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, innovative and
respectful.
Desirable
1. Degree level tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. ICT.
1. Relevant ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) qualification.
2. General understanding of strategic planning and the Northern Territory Government's policy development processes to contribute
to systemic improvement.
Further information
The selected applicant must consent to a probity check to confirm they have no significant criminal history record or associations and
have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is
a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in
aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role.