Senior Digital Content Advisor

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW (DPIRD) in NSW is seeking a Senior Digital Content Advisor to lead the Drupal-based website migration. You will review, rewrite and consolidate content, then build and publish pages in Drupal to ensure clarity, accessibility and usability.

You will drive content quality with editorial discipline, coordinate with stakeholders, and balance user experience with NSW Government standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using the Drupal CMS to build, edit and publish web pages.
• Strong writing for the web; ability to rewrite and consolidate complex information.
• Ability to apply content and editorial style guides for accurate digital content.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of content against fixed deadlines.
• Passion for user experience, accessibility, and NSW Government standards.

Responsibilities

• Review, rewrite and consolidate existing content and publish pages in Drupal.
• Manage priorities to meet fixed migration deadlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance needs with accessibility and best practices.
• Support accessibility improvements and PDFs where applicable.
• Coordinate with External Communications and design teams.

Skills

Drupal CMS

Web copywriting

Editorial standards

Stakeholder management

User experience

Content management

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Tools

Drupal

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW - Orange NSW

• Primary Work Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 9/10– Salary from $133,348 to $146,945 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role

The Senior Digital Content Advisor will play a key hands-on role in progressing the Department’s high-profile website migration project. You’ll review, rewrite and consolidate existing content, and build and publish web pages in the Drupal content management system, making information clear, accessible and easy to find.

You’ll bring strong practical experience in Drupal and a diligent, organised approach to delivering quality content at a consistent pace. Working towards a fixed migration deadline, you’ll manage your priorities, maintain attention to detail and flag issues early to keep work moving. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and use sound editorial judgement to balance those needs with user experience, website best practice and NSW Government content and accessibility standards.

The role sits within the External Communications team in the Strategy Media and Ministerial Services Communications Team. As a collaborative team player, you’ll work alongside graphic designers and internal and external communications advisors to support coordinated delivery. Experience making PDFs accessible is desirable, but training can be provided.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Strong hands-on experience using the Drupal content management system (CMS) to build, edit and publish web pages
• Strong writing for the web skills, with demonstrated ability to rewrite and consolidate complex information into clear, concise, accessible and user-focused content
• Demonstrated experience applying content and editorial style guides to produce accurate, consistent and compliant digital content
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of content against competing priorities and fixed deadlines
• A passion for user experience, accessibility, and innovation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence to achieve best practice digital approaches
• A data mindset to identify trends and adjust content to support best practice
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Applications close: Sunday 15thNovember 2026 at 11:55 pm

After applying:

• You’ll receive a confirmation email
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
• Atalentpool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next18 months.

About us

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Additional Information

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Learn more about the benefitsof joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse,equitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability,religionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident Recruiter,Family Inclusive EmployerandCarer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format toparticipate, please contact***************@dpird.nsw.gov.auor the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.

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