This is an excellent opportunity for a digital content professional who is passionate about creating accessible, user-centred online experiences. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality website content that helps users find information, understand services, and complete tasks with confidence.
Location
- Canberra ACT
- Sydney NSW
- Brisbane QLD
- Initial 12-month contract
- Potential 12-month extension
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 37.5 hours per week
- Estimated start: October 2026
You will play a key role in transforming complex information into simple, engaging content while ensuring compliance with Australian Government digital standards and accessibility requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, edit and publish digital content using content management systems, including GovCMS.
- Develop clear, concise and user-focused content written in plain English.
- Conduct content reviews, audits and remediation activities to improve quality and consistency.
- Apply content design principles and best practice digital communication standards.
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather information and convert complex material into accessible content.
- Support website governance activities, publishing workflows and content lifecycle management.
- Contribute to user research, usability testing and content improvement initiatives.
- Assist in developing information architecture and content structures that improve the user experience.
- Ensure content aligns with accessibility requirements and government digital standards.
- Experience writing and editing clear, concise, audience-focused content in plain English.
- Understanding of content design, digital communications and user-centred design principles.
- Experience working with content management systems, preferably Drupal or GovCMS.
- Knowledge of the Australian Government Digital Service Standard, Style Manual and WCAG accessibility requirements.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Professional Writing, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations or a related discipline.
- Experience using web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
- Understanding of SEO principles and writing content for digital channels.
- Experience working in Agile or multidisciplinary digital delivery teams.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
How to Apply As part of the application process, candidates will be required to provide a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting APS5 Content Designer opportunity with Chandler Macleod's Federal Government client. - Aparna Garg aparna.garg@chandlermacleod.com
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
