A 7-month contract opportunity in Canberra CBD through to June ****.
Baseline clearance is required.
Your new company
An chance is available to join a large, purpose-driven organisation located in Canberra CBD, delivering high-profile digital services used by the Australian community.
You'll work within an established content function alongside multidisciplinary specialists, contributing to digital experiences designed around accessibility, usability and genuine user needs.
Your new role
As a Lead Content Designer, you'll take ownership of complex digital content across web and notification channels, turning detailed information into clear, accessible and user-focused experiences.
Designing, planning, writing and maintaining digital content that meets user needs
Applying content design principles, style guides, patterns and accessibility standards
Using research, evidence and data to improve content and user journeys
Providing strategic content advice to management and senior executives
Working collaboratively within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams and using Azure Dev Ops
Contributing to workshops and planning activities to define requirements and features
Developing presentations, documentation and talking points
Mentoring less experienced team members and contributing to team leadership
What you'll need to succeed
Baseline Clearance is required
Strong experience writing, editing,



structuring and maintaining complex digital content
Demonstrated professional web writing and content design experience
Excellent written communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience advising senior stakeholders on content design and direction, and mentorship and guidance to junior team members
Strong knowledge of accessibility and contemporary digital content standards
Experience applying
WCAG 2.1
, the
Australian Government Style Manual
and relevant digital service standards
Experience with information architecture, UX design, strategic system communications, HTML and content analytics or production tools will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
Competitive hourly rate + super
Work in the Canberra CBD
Hybrid working arrangements, subject to business requirements
Exposure to complex and meaningful digital transformation initiatives
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Please note, due tothe nature of the role, we are currently seeking candidates based locally.Interstate applicants are kindly asked not to apply at this time.
Michelle Liv
SeniorBusiness Manager Marketing & Communications HAYS
T: ************
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📌 El1 Content Designer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra