- Location: Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Perth, WA; Sydney NSW
- Salary Range: $95,440 - $99,461 + 15.4% employer super contribution
- This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths

JOB OVERVIEW

The Web Services team sits within the Digital Services and Design section of the Communications Branch and is responsible for maintaining a range of websites – Internet and intranet – as well as providing expert support and advice to its stakeholders.

This role is an opportunity to be part of a cohesive team within a positive and supportive work environment. You will contribute to the day-to-day publishing operations of the team and build your understanding of DVA’s first-in-Australian-government AI enabled website search capability.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with digital platforms and takes pride in delivering high-quality online content. You have a keen eye for detail, enjoy solving publishing challenges and are motivated by creating accessible, reliable and user-focused digital experiences. You thrive in a collaborative environment, work well with a variety of stakeholders and are always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

DUTIES

As an APS 5 you will be required to:

- Publish, update and maintain content across DVA's Internet, intranet and digital platforms.
- Process content publishing requests and ensure content is published in accordance with approved processes and standards.
- Undertake quality assurance activities, including accessibility, formatting, metadata and link checking.
- Support the administration and ongoing maintenance of DVA websites and intranet services, including identifying and resolving publishing issues.
- Maintain content review schedules and support content lifecycle management activities.




- Provide advice to stakeholders on publishing requirements, accessibility obligations and content submission processes.
- Assist with website testing, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of publishing procedures, guidance and knowledge resources.
- Build productive working relationships with stakeholders to support the delivery of digital publishing services.
- Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment consistent with APS Values and behaviours.

ELIGIBILITY

- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
- Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo pre-engagement screening checks, even if they currently have a security clearance. The screening checks are conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
- Any successful candidate will be required to obtain and/or maintain, a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

NOTES

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.





Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

- Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an prospect to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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📌 APS 5 Web Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Veterans' Affairs
📍 Adelaide