Web Application Specialist

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

12% superannuation

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Web Application Specialist to administer and enhance its Digital Experience Platform, intranet and related digital applications. You will ensure security, accessibility and performance while delivering practical digital solutions for staff and the community.

The role requires strong technical skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, experience with Squiz DXP or SharePoint, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement across council services.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and administering enterprise IT or information management systems.
• Experience with Digital Experience Platforms, Content Management Systems or intranet solutions such as Squiz DXP or SharePoint.
• Experience supporting web applications, online forms, booking systems and integrated business applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance Council's digital platforms including website and intranet.
• Ensure digital systems are secure, accessible and high‑performing; provide technical support.
• Manage vendor relationships and service arrangements; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative digital solutions for staff and community.
• Support and optimise Council's digital ecosystem including internal collaboration platforms.

Skills

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

Web accessibility

ITIL best practices

Vendor management

Digital Experience Platforms

Education

tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Digital Technologies

Tools

Squiz DXP

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Shape the Digital Experience of Our Community

Are you passionate about creating seamless digital experiences, solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a role where technology, innovation and customer experience come together?

We are looking for an experienced Web Application Specialist to join our team and play a key role in the administration, enhancement and ongoing support of Council's Digital Experience Platform (DXP), intranet and associated digital applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on how our staff and community engage with digital services, ensuring our online platforms are accessible, secure, reliable and user-friendly.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Web Application Specialist, you'll manage and enhance Council's digital platforms, including our website, intranet and online services. You'll ensure our digital systems are secure, accessible and high-performing, while providing technical support, managing vendor relationships, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll help deliver innovative digital solutions that create better experiences for both staff and the community.

Along with this, you will be responsible for supporting and optimising Council's digital ecosystem, including customer-facing websites, online services and internal collaboration platforms.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive technology professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll bring:

Essential Experience

• Experience supporting and administering enterprise IT or information management systems.
• Experience with Digital Experience Platforms, Content Management Systems or intranet solutions such as Squiz DXP, Microsoft SharePoint or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting web applications, online forms, booking systems and integrated business applications.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG requirements and best practices.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service, incident, problem and change management frameworks.
• Experience managing external vendors and SaaS-based service arrangements.
• Experience integrating cloud-based applications and enterprise systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and contemporary scripting or automation technologies.
• Understanding of web security, cybersecurity principles and identity management.
• Strong understanding of user experience and digital service delivery.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Management, Digital Technologies or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation Certification.
• Experience administering or developing within Squiz DXP.
• Experience working within local government or a public-sector environment.

Join Our Team and Grow with Us!

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly improve digital services for both employees and the wider community. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

Salary & Benefits

• Package: $97,609 to $103,469 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Adele Smith (Applications Services Manager) [e-mail] for any job specific enquiries.

Nicole Jorgenson (HR Business Partner) [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.