Web Data Specialist

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive is assisting a Federal Government department in Civic, ACT to recruit an APS6 Web Data Specialist for a 12-month non-ongoing opportunity. The role focuses on managing website administration, data files and governance to support an international development transparency portal.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel and data management skills, CMS experience (GovCMS/WordPress), and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, plus Agile delivery experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities including formulas, validation and pivot tables.
• Experience supporting or managing web platforms and CMS content publishing, QA and maintenance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and digital product/website development environments.
• Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps for issue tracking and project management.
• Familiarity with XML and HTML, or ability to learn quickly.
• Understanding of IATI data standards and international development context.

Responsibilities

• Manage website administration and coordinate with external service providers for enhancements, testing and backend operations.
• Maintain and update key data files that drive the public-facing international development transparency portal.
• Support data quality, governance and reporting improvements in managing and publishing development information.
• Translate business needs into practical technical solutions aligning with accessibility and operational priorities.

Skills

Excel advanced

Data management

Web platforms

Communication

Data visualization

Agile

Jira/Azure DevOps

XML/HTML familiarity

IATI knowledge

Independent worker

Tools

GovCMS

WordPress

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• 12 month non-ongoing role – S26 temp transfer
• NV1 Security Clearance - Civic, ACT
• Manage web platforms and support CMS

Our client, a Federal Government department based in Civic, ACT, that protects Australia's international interests to support our security and prosperity, requires the services of an APS6 Web Data Specialist for a 12-month non-ongoing opportunity.

Duties of the Web Data Specialist (APS6):

• Manage website administration, liaising with our external service provider to implement enhancements, conduct testing and support smooth backend operations.
• Maintain and update key data files that drive Australia’s public-facing international development transparency portal.
• Support data quality, transparency and governance improvements, helping strengthen how we manage, publish and use international development information.
• Translate business needs into practical technical solutions, ensuring website and data enhancements align with user requirements, accessibility standards and operational priorities.

Skills and Experience - Web Data Specialist (APS6):

• Advanced Excel skills and data management skills including formulas, data integration, validation and pivot tables
• Experience managing web platforms or supporting content management systems (e.g., GovCMS, WordPress) including content publishing, maintenance and quality assurance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in data visualisation, data analytics or reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau or similar).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• An understanding of Agile delivery approaches and digital product or website development environments.
• Familiarity with issue management systems like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with XML and HTML or capacity to learn
• Understanding of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) data standards.
• Understanding of international development policy, programs or the broader development cooperation sector
• Knowledge of systems such as AidWorks, or comparable enterprise information management systems.
• Experience preparing guidance materials, user documentation or delivering internal capacity support.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 11th of Sep 2026.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.