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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN IT SPECIALISTS NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Systems Analyst |
| Position Code: | 16 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Analysing and specifying applications systems requirements and design. |
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Reports To
Project Manager, General Manager - Applications Services, General Manager - Architectural Services. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Working with users to define the requirements of an application and specifying an optimum design for subsequent development.
Selecting suitable software packages.
Achieving the necessary design and systems security standards.
Providing operational support for existing applications systems. This may include:
*Analysing systems and data
*Monitoring systems performance
*Diagnosing problems and resolving these with users
*Making appropriate changes to documentation.
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Key Skills
Advanced skills in one or more of the major programming languages, and in the evaluation of hardware and software options.
Good understanding of the current IT systems environment and development paths.
Project planning and specification skills, together with problem solving and analysis abilities. The latter is usually based on specific industry knowledge (Banking, Manufacturing etc.) and considerable User liaison.
Strong technical documentation skills.
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Internal Contacts
User Groups at a senior level. |
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External Contacts
Suppliers of Hardware and Software. |
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Typical Experience
At least 5 years of experience in Software Development and Programming, with at least 2 years in systems specification and design. |
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Other Comments
Has been a member of a project delivery team that has successfully delivered a major business solution (applications systems into production). |
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