Web Systems Administrator / Web Developer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Nine-day fortnight

35-hour week

Gym membership discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Team culture and leadership support

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Web Systems Administrator / Web Developer to lead the delivery and support of council’s web-based systems, including external sites and intranet. You will balance maintenance with new web solutions, collaborating with stakeholders and external providers to ensure secure, reliable and user-focused services.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with hybrid work, a 9-day fortnight, flexible hours and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Substantial experience administering web-based systems and delivering web solutions in a corporate environment.
• Experience with ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML and CSS to design, build, test and maintain web applications.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to translate requirements into practical web solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant web-based projects to deliver outcomes within timeframes and budgets.
• Design, develop and implement in-house web-based software solutions.
• Customise and integrate externally sourced web-based software packages.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into practical web-based solutions.
• Provide expert technical advice on the design and development of Council’s web-based systems.

Skills

ASP.NET

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

AI tools

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional

Tools

AI coding assistants

Job description

Web Systems Administrator / Web Developer

Permanent, full-time

Lead the delivery and management of Council’s web-based systems and services, driving innovation and performance across our digital platforms.

• We embrace workplace flexibility with a 9-day fortnight, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Bring your passion for web systems technology to a role where innovation and impact go hand in hand
• Enjoy ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth in a supportive and forward-thinking environment

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Information Technology Department as a Web Systems Administrator within the Digital Engineering and Experience Team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting the organisation's web-based systems and services, including Council's external websites, intranet and a range of web platforms and applications. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing existing systems while delivering new web-based solutions that support organisational objectives. Working independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external providers, you will help ensure Council's digital services remain secure, reliable and user-focused.

THIS EXCITING ROLE WILL:

• Ensure the security and reliability of the Council’s web-based systems
• Provide expert technical advice on the design and development of Council’s web-based systems
• Lead significant web-based projects to deliver planned organisational outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Design, develop and implement in-house web-based software solutions.
• Customise, integrate and implement externally sourced web-based software packages.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into practical web-based solutions

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You will bring substantial experience administering web-based systems, along with proven capability in designing, developing, implementing and supporting web-based solutions in a corporate environment. You will have extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and contemporary web technologies, together with experience working across the full lifecycle of digital solutions. Experience with ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML and CSS will enable you to confidently build, support and maintain high-quality web applications. With a customer-focused approach, you will be skilled at managing priorities, solving complex technical problems and delivering effective outcomes that meet organisational needs. You will also demonstrate:

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Effective written and interpersonal communication
• The ability to lead technical outcomes within cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience building productive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as agentic coding assistants, to support the development, testing and maintenance of web solutions
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $105,134 to $122,182 per year plus 12% superannuation
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35-hour week with hybrid working model, flexible working hours and nine-day fortnight
• Dynamic and empowering leadership team and a supportive team culture
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310