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Systems Analyst

ANZSCO 261112

Employed

14,100

Part-time share

9%

Female share

27%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Systems Analysts evaluate processes and methods used in existing ICT systems, propose modifications and additional system components or new systems to meet user needs, as expressed in specifications and other documentation.

What they typically do

  • Identify, investigate, and analyse business processes, procedures and work practices.
  • Identifies and evaluates inefficiencies and recommends optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour.
  • Uses project management methodologies, principles and techniques to develop project plans and to cost, resource and manage projects.
  • Takes responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensures acceptable quality and integrity of the system.
  • Creates user and trainer documentation, and conducts formal training classes.
  • Develops functional specifications for use by system developers.
  • Uses data and process modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for the design and development of system software.
  • Acts as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the system project decision making process.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36%
VIC
32.1%
QLD
13.5%
WA
6.4%
ACT
5.8%
SA
5.1%
TAS
0.6%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Systems Analyst.