EL1 Digital Content Editor, Digital Transformation

Full job description
The Commission is seeking a Non-ongoing EL1 Digital Content Editor, Digital Transformation for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Information on this vacancy and how to apply can be found in the link below. Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Sunday 21 September 2025.

Questions about the role can be directed to Sally Stewart on 02 7232 5145.


The Digital Content Editor will play a critical role in the preparation of content for the new website and ensuring the accuracy, clarity and accessibility of the Commission’s digital content.
Duties of the Digital Content Editor will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead the development of a content strategy, standards, workflows, operational practices, and policies for managing content on the Commission’s website, ensuring they are applied effectively and consistently across Commission Programs.
Review and edit digital content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and adherence to plain language and health literacy principles.
Ensure all digital content complies with government communication standards, accessibility and Commission style guides.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex health information into accessible web-based content.
Use analytics and user feedback to inform content improvements and updates.
Lead and coordinate the development of consumer-facing web content based on existing materials
Create word templates and guidance for webpage content development.
Liaise, and foster productive working relationships with Commission staff and provide specialist content and user experience advice and support.
Lead and coordinate stakeholder consultations and user testing for web content
Prepare high-quality written digital content, briefs, reports and other documents for a range of audiences
Participate in and present to committee meetings, forums and workshops on relevant topics.
The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience editing and managing digital content in a health, government or regulatory context.
Exceptional content design and web writing skills including expertise in translating highly technical information into clear messages for a wide variety of audiences.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, in particular, an excellent ability to consult and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Highly developed analytical skills and conceptual ability, with the demonstrated capacity for strategic judgement.
Demonstrated ability to use content and workflow platforms such as GovCMS and superior skills in the Microsoft suite.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form and upload:
A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications
A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Sally Stewart on 02 7232 5145.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Sunday 21 September 2025.