Systems Analyst

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• Contribute to the support and continuous improvement of the University's core financial systems
• Enjoy flexible working options, professional development opportunities and a range of staff benefits
• Full-time, fixed-term (12-month) vacancy located in Hobart

About the opportunity

Join our Financial Business Systems team and play a key role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing the University's core financial systems. This diverse and rewarding position is responsible for system administration, user support, training, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives that underpin the University's financial operations.

Working closely with stakeholders across the University, you will analyse business requirements, identify opportunities to improve processes and system functionality, and contribute to projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial services. You will provide expert advice and technical support to users, develop and maintain reporting solutions, and help drive the implementation of system and business process improvements. This role is ideal for a collaborative and customer-focused professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex system requirements into practical business solutions. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing development and optimisation of the University's financial systems and processes.

The right person for this role will have:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to analyse and review processes and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvements
• Knowledge of how to build, test and execute a technical change or change in business process.
• Understanding of accounting systems and processes

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform analysis and planning for system enhancement projects.
• Document, analyse and review existing business processes and recommend improvements
• Provide expert technical advice on the maintenance and support of the University’s Finance system applications.
• Provide technical advice regarding the integration of feeder systems into Finance systems.

Your Application:

To be successful in the role, your cover letter will need to demonstrate;

• Experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of complex financial business systems.
• Experience in the integration/interfacing of financial business systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues, document scenarios and test fixes.
• High level written communication skills with the ability to maintain a range of documentation.
• Please identify a recent system implementation or change in process you have worked on as an example and include the tools and methods you used in your response.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Tracy Rowell, Manager, Financial Business Systems, Tracy.Rowell@utas.edu.au  
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Systems Analyst - Position Description (503937).pdf

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.