Senior Web Officer - Brisbane City, Australia - The State of Queensland

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Senior Web Officer - Web & Digital Production

Education (Organisation site )
Information and Technologies Branch - People, Information and Communication Services Division

The Department of Education is seeking a highly-motivated Senior Web Officer to join our Web and Digital Production (WDP) team. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with web designers and developers, managing departmental website upgrades, reviewing web solutions to ensure they meetdepartmental and industry standards, and client and stakeholder management.

As part of the Web and Digital Production team, there will be opportunities for growth to expand your skills as we also provide web content services, web design, technical development, online course development and digitalmedia services. If you are passionate about the digital world and thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

As a Senior Web Officer responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Take the lead on multiple simultaneous web related projects in consultation with clients and key stakeholders to ensure identified business and technical needs are met and delivered within scheduled scope and timeframe.
• Collaborate with designers, developers and web accessibility experts to assess business requirements, determine schedules and create innovative web solutions that conform with mandatory standards and guidelines.
• Manage web related activities and projects, including website builds, stakeholder engagement and client management.
• Delivering web layouts and designs to specifications as required.
• Working with SharePoint Online and On Premise to create, upgrade and manage departmental websites.
• Developing strategies for criteria for the testing of website features and functionality and delivering release communications.
• Taking the lead on multiple simultaneous web related projects to ensure business and technical needs are met and client requested activities are delivered.
• Assisting management team with the delivery of any future web hosting platform.
• Undertake specific and ad hoc activities as allocated by the management team.

Highly desirable skills and experience;

• Proven ability in coordinating and managing web related activities, time management and working effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience with website design review, investigation and problem-solving.
• Strong self-management skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design, content and technical challenges.
• Experience applying the Queensland Government Consistent User Experience and implementing the new Queensland Government Design System.
• Experience applying WCAG 2.1 AA solutions and implementing UX/UI design principles.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online and On Premise.
• Demonstrated effective communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effectively forge and maintain strategic working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to creating a workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A maximum two-page summary outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.