• Exciting opportunity to work in a team delivering the digital transformation of Australia’s oldest parliament
• Temporary full time for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension
About us
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of the Macquarie Street, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our commitment to flexibility: While these roles can be full time, we are open to requests to undertake the work on a flexible part-time or job-share basis.
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About the position: The System Analyst Coordinator will support the analysis and requirements gathering for multiple programs of work that underpins Parliament’s digital capabilities that support business and public engagement.
About you: As a System Analyst you will support the analysis, design, and delivery of digital solutions that enhance Parliament’s business operations and public engagement. The role involves capturing and refining business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, and contributing to future strategies for upgrading technology systems. Key responsibilities include ensuring alignment of business and technical objectives, preparing tender documentation, identifying risks, and developing test scripts and technical architectures.
This position requires strong problem-solving skills, effective stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business terms. The System Analyst will work across two project streams and will have the capability to work closely with IT Services, Department of Parliamentary Services, and other teams to deliver solutions that meet organisational needs while balancing priorities, timelines, and budgets.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements
How to apply: To apply for this position please attach to your application:
• Your response [maximum two pages in total] to the two targeted questions. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in the focus capabilities as specified in the role description, and
• Your up-to-date resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position
Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.
Targeted questions:
1. Can you describe a time when you translated complex technical concepts into actionable and measurable business requirements? What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?
2. Describe a situation where you collaborated with diverse teams (e.g., IT services and business units) to deliver a project. How did you manage differing priorities?
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/
Note: A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, over the next 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
