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

Skill Level

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Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Systems Analyst is Australian Computer Society (ACS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualification comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree or higher with an ICT Major
  • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
    • 2 years relevant work experience completed within the past 10 years; or
    • 4 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
  • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
    • 4 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
  • Qualification comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree or higher with an ICT Minor
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Minor that is closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
      • 5 years relevant work experience completed in the past 10 years; or
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Minor that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
    • Qualification comparable to AQF Diploma or Vendor Certification
      • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
        • 5 years relevant work experience completed within the past 10 years; or
        • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
      • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Systems Analyst, the following is required:
        • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history.
      • ACS also recognises prior learning (RPL).
        • If the applicant has a Non-ICT Qualification that is comparable AQF Diploma or higher, the following is required:
          • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history; and
          • Recognition of Prior Learning application
        • If the applicant has no tertiary qualification and has work experience only, the following is required:
      • 8 years of relevant work experience; and
      • Recognition of Prior Learning Application
        • Note: a prior learning application requires you to demonstrate how you acquired your ICT knowledge. You must submit 2 Project Reports with an RPL application.
      • The following Vendor Certifications are accepted by ACS as comparable to AQF Diploma level qualification:
        • Microsoft Certifications
        • Cisco Certifications
      • Australian qualifications that have been accredited by ACS will most likely meet the ICT Major Criteria. However, it may not necessarily be assessed as being closely related to your nominated occupation. Therefore, it is important to ensure you nominate the correct occupation.
      • ACS will only count employment that is completed after the date you have met the ACS Suitability Criteria as Skilled Employment. This means they will not consider pre-qualification employment experience.

Work with users to formulate system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, review and evaluate existing systems, and design and modify systems to meet users’ business needs.
Non-ICT Business Analysts (for example, Management Consultants) are excluded from this unit group. Non-ICT Business Analysts are included in Unit Group 2247 Management and Organisation Analysts.

Tasks

• Working with users to formulate and document business requirements
• Identifying, investigating, and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices
• Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour
• Using project management methodologies, principles and techniques to develop project plans and to cost, resource and manage projects
• Taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system
• Creating user and training documentation, and conducting formal training classes
• Developing functional specifications for use by system developers
• Using data and process modelling techniques to create clear system specifications for the design and development of system software
• Acting as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the system project decision making process

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

• 261111 ICT Business Analyst
• 261112 Systems Analyst
• 261113 User Experience Designer (ICT)