City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Please view the below documents for this position:

Success Profile
Inherent Requirements

In this role you'll:

Manage daily updates on all Council websites using a CMS.
Develop, create, and deploy webpages and related assets across the digital ecosystem.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and publish content.
Edit and proofread various content types for websites, ensuring adherence to style, tone, and quality standards, as well as Council's visual identity.
Produce search-optimized content that meets accessibility and writing style guidelines, along with web best practices.
Assist the Digital Products team in administering and maintaining digital products.
Work with the Customer Experience team to ensure excellent user and customer experience across digital services.
This role is full time permanent offering an annual salary of $95,013 plus 11.5% Super and a monthly ADO.

It is a hybrid role, allowing you to work both in the office and from home. The strategy involves dedicating three days to office work and allocating two days for remote work from home. Our office, located at 311 Glenferrie Road in Malvern, offers a modern and sustainable workspace surrounded by boutique stores, cafes, and health clubs. Easy access to Malvern Gardens, High Street Armadale, and Glenferrie Road, as well as nearby train stations and tram stops, ensures convenience for commuting.


To excel in this role, you'll need:

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
The ability to thrive under pressure, manage workflows effectively, and meet deadlines.
Comfort working on multiple projects concurrently in an agile environment.
Proficiency in content authoring, editing, and publishing, with a solid grasp of accessibility, usability, and web writing best practices.
Extensive experience utilizing a CMS for content publication, preferably OpenCities.
Demonstrated proficiency in HTML/CSS and proficiency in at least one other programming language.
Experience analyzing website performance through platforms like Google Analytics to drive improvements in user experience.
A solid understanding of web development and principles of user experience.