APS5 Content Designer – Gov Digital, Hybrid

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an APS5 Content Designer for a Federal Government client on an initial 12-month contract with possible extension. You will develop and maintain high-quality, accessible content that helps users find information, understand services and complete tasks with confidence.

You will work with subject matter experts, policy teams and service owners to transform complex information into clear content while meeting Australian Government digital standards and accessibility

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing clear, concise audience-focused content in plain English.
• Understanding of content design, digital communications and user-centred design principles.
• Experience with CMS, preferably GovCMS/Drupal.
• Knowledge of Australian Government digital standards and WCAG accessibility.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and publish digital content using CMS platforms (GovCMS).
• Develop clear, concise user-focused content in plain English.
• Conduct content reviews, audits and remediation to improve quality and consistency.
• Apply content design principles and digital communication standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex material into accessible content.
• Support website governance, publishing workflows and content lifecycle management.
• Contribute to user research, usability testing and content improvement initiatives.
• Assist in information architecture and content structures to improve UX.
• Ensure alignment with accessibility requirements and government standards.

Skills

Content design

Plain English writing

Content management systems

GovCMS/Drupal

WCAG accessibility

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Communications degree

Digital Media degree

Tools

GovCMS

Drupal

Google Analytics

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an APS5 Content Designer for a Federal Government client on an initial 12-month contract with possible extension. You will develop and maintain high-quality, accessible content that helps users find information, understand services and complete tasks with confidence.

You will work with subject matter experts, policy teams and service owners to transform complex information into clear content while meeting Australian Government digital standards and accessibility