66493

Closes: 17 January 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $99,654 - $113,315 plus superannuation
Position No: 66493
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 January 2025
Contact Officer: Angie Drake on Angie.Drake@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 8995

Details: Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ)people.

We are looking for someone to fill this permanent position who has a strong background in designing and writing content. The role of the Content Designer is to support the delivery of accessible and user-centred content for a variety of channels including the range of digital channels such as websites, SharePoint (intranet), social media platforms and e-newsletters.

Collaborating within and across teams you will focus on understanding the underlying communication need for a piece of information and how to develop high quality content to deliver that message.

This role requires a strong understanding of digital content and WCAG2.1 accessibility standards, plain language, SEO, analytics and creating content for digital channels.

We can’t wait to meet you!

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: As with all communication and engagement roles in the ACT Government, the Content Designer will need to make sure that the right information is provided to the right audience, at the right time, by:

• Bringing an audience-first lens to the work, informed by research, insights, and evaluation.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in partnership with a strong client service ethic.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible and open to change.
• Working to whole of government guidelines, policies, and procedures, and being guided by an annual whole of government communications and engagement plan.

The successful candidate will have lots of energy and ideas, and will be adept at juggling multiple priorities, be able to think strategically and have great people skills - not to mention exceptional written and verbal accessible communication skills.

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection maybe based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: To apply, add your curriculum vitae and tell us in no more than two pages how you can meet the professional, technical and behavioural capabilities, using examples.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.