IT Systems Analyst (contract or perm)

This role can be down from Canberra / Brisbane / Melbourne 

As an IT Systems Analyst at NCS Australia you will be the architectural bridge that translates high-level business concepts into detailed actionable technical specifications. This is a critical design-focused role where you will analyse complex systems to ensure they meet both functional requirements and rigorous technical constraints. You wont just be documenting needs; you will be evaluating various technological options and conducting deep-impact analyses to ensure that every solution aligns perfectly with approved enterprise architectures standards and performance benchmarks.

In this position you will operate across the full spectrum of project lifecycles from traditional predictive models to fast-paced Agile delivery. You will work in lockstep with Product Owners Architects and engineering teams to refine backlogs and plan high-impact releases. Your expertise will be vital in defining both functional and non-functional requirements ensuring that quality security and scalability are never sacrificed for speed. By creating detailed designs models and specifications you provide the roadmap that allows our developers to build and verify world-class software.

Beyond the initial design phase you will play a hands-on role in the operational success of our projects. This includes maintaining comprehensive system documentation and providing expert support during large-scale deployments. You will be a key problem-solver resolving minor issues as they arise and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within our delivery frameworks. At NCS your goal is to strike the perfect balance between sophisticated functionality and technical feasibility ensuring that the systems we build for our clients are as robust as they are innovative.

Qualifications :

• Analytical Architect: You have a proven track record of designing and analyzing enterprise-scale systems with the ability to create detailed technical models and specifications.

• Requirements Master: You excel at eliciting and defining both functional and non-functional requirements ensuring that performance security and accessibility are central to every design.

• Hybrid Lifecycle Expert: You are comfortable working across both Predictive (Waterfall) and Agile lifecycles with experience in backlog refinement and sprint planning.

• Strategic Thinker: You dont just take orders; you evaluate options and conduct thorough impact analyses to recommend the best technical path forward.

• Collaborative Partner: You have experience working closely with Product Owners and Architects to align technical solutions with broader business strategies.

• Detail Oriented: You take pride in maintaining high-quality system documentation and ensuring that the source of truth for technical designs is always accurate.

• Deployment Savvy: You understand the complexities of large-scale IT deployments and are comfortable supporting delivery teams through the go-live process.

• Problem Solver: You possess strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset toward resolving technical hurdles and improving system performance.

Additional Information :

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time