APS 5 Web Officer

DVA; Australia; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) is seeking an APS 5 candidate to support day-to-day publishing operations for our websites and intranet. You will help maintain accessible online content and work with stakeholders to improve digital experiences.

This role offers a positive team environment, training on our AI-enabled site search, and the chance to contribute to veteran-focused public information.

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Web Services team sits within the Digital Services and Design section of the Communications Branch and is responsible for maintaining a range of websites – Internet and intranet – as well as providing expert support and advice to its stakeholders.

This role is an opportunity to be part of a cohesive team within a positive and supportive work environment. You will contribute to the day-to-day publishing operations of the team and build your understanding of DVA’s first-in-Australian-government AI enabled website search capability.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with digital platforms and takes pride in delivering high-quality online content. You have a keen eye for detail, enjoy solving publishing challenges and are motivated by creating accessible, reliable and user-focused digital experiences. You thrive in a collaborative environment, work well with a variety of stakeholders and are always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

DUTIES

As an APS 5 you will be required to:

ELIGIBILITY

NOTES

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support. More information can be found on the DVA Website .

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you. Further information can be found at https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability .

CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

The candidate information pack is available below.