Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Agency Business Systems
Job title Systems Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 24/02/2026
Contact officer Jeffrey Braam, Ast. Director on or
About the agency Apply online 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 support the delivery of critical ICT systems, applications and technological solutions to client agencies that
underpin strategic and operational objectives and align with NT Government priorities.
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Implement best practice in quality service delivery and advice to clients and stakeholders ensuring a client centric, timely and efficient
approach to service delivery.
6. 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.
2. Project management experience and knowledge of contemporary methodologies and tools, particularly governance and risk
management practices, research techniques and data analysis.
3. Experience and detailed knowledge of system administration including updating complex code sets, security, maintenance,
administering access rights and controls. Sound understanding of the entire software development lifecycle including developing and
documenting system requirements.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills including proven ability to deliver successful outcomes while working on multiple complex projects
where there are competing priorities and critical deadlines
5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated success cultivating productive
working relationships with people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practise,
accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.
Desirable
1. Degree level tertiary qualification in Information and Communications Technology, Business or other relevant discipline.
2. Experience, general knowledge and understanding of Northern Territory Government’s policies and procedures or demonstrated
ability to acquire this knowledge.
Further information
The selected applicant must consent to a probity check to confirm they have no significant criminal history record or associations. A pre-
requisite for the probity check is permanent residency or Australian citizenship.