SAP Senior Systems Analyst - EL1

A Federal Government client is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (EL1 level) to translate business requirements into technical requirements that align with relevant architectures.

• Responsible for the successful planning and implementation of ICT solutions to support the overall business goals and objectives of the functional area.
• Responsible for engaging and liaising with the business areas and customers to articulate process improvements and problem resolutions.
• Exercise a considerable degree of independence, with decision making substantially dependent on their high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications, with work being performed under the general guidance of senior staff. In performing a leadership role,
• Drive innovation, change in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.

Estimated start date: 01 April 2026

Length of contract: 12 months

Extension Term: up to 24 months

Location of work: QLD, ACT, VIC

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

The locations are Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. Other locations will not be accepted. The expectation is the Labour Hire Worker will work from the RFQ location on a full-time basis for the first 6 weeks. A hybrid WFH arrangement, usually a minimum of 3 days/week onsite, will be considered from the location identified under this requirement, to ensure that where a Labour Hire Worker needs to attend the office for ad hoc/emergency reasons etc, they can do so within a reasonable travel time and distance.

Security clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Key Duties:

• Lead and support operations of the team, including monitoring business performance, setting priorities and managing resources and workflow
• Lead and manage staff, including overseeing the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
• Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention
• Oversee the development and implementation of the ICT solution
• Highlight and identify gaps in existing functionality
• Highlight and identify functional interdependencies
• Undertake and contribute to business management, strategic planning and workforce planning
• Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
• Ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget
• Manage team contribution to costing process
• Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
• Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change
• Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
• Build action plans and make operational decisions on policies, tactics and resources critical to the business
• Prepare and review a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
• Exercise delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines

Requirements

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address the below Essential Criteria specified. (max 5000 characters)

Essential criteria

1. At least five years demonstrated and current SAP ECC6 configuration experience in several of the following SAP HR modules, in an Australian Public Sector environment:

• Personnel Administration
• Organisation Management
• Time Management
• Payroll/Superannuation (required)
• Performance Management
• Public Sector Leave Management
• Prior experience within government or similar large-scale organisation preferred

2. Feasibility assessment: Level 5 (SFIA)

Manages investigative work to enable feasibility assessments. Collaborates with stakeholders and specialists to get the information required for feasibility assessment. Advises on the selection of feasibility assessment approaches and techniques relevant to the business situation and options. Prepares business cases, including cost/benefit, impact and risk analysis for each option.

3. Requirements definition and management: Level 5 (SFIA)

Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives. Selects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques. Contributes to the development of organisational methods and standards for requirements management. Obtains input from, and agreement to requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. Negotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. Establishes requirements baselines. Ensures changes to requirements are investigated and managed.

4.Specialist advice: Level 5 (SFIA)

Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation