Web Content Editor

Full job description

INSPIRED

BY LIFESTYLE.

DRIVEN

BY OPPORTUNITY.

Vacancy Number

ER1455

Position Title

Web Content Editor

Employment Status

Full Time

Department

Service Gold Coast

Location

Bundall

Award Classification

Stream A - Level 6

Salary

$+7,707.28 - $103,+80.+8 per annum

Hours

36 hours per week

About your new role

Are you a skilled communicator who can turn complex ideas into clear customer-focused content?

We’re looking for an adaptable digital writing professional to develop written content across digital channels. In this role, you’ll:

create and edit quality web content speaking to customers in a clear, simple and consistent voice

incorporate usability, SEO, accessibility and information architecture (IA) principles during content development

make considered recommendations to stakeholders to achieve customer-focused content solutions

publish web content and undertake pre-publication quality checks

provide expert copywriting advice and coaching to Distributed Authors to upskill their capabilities

For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief by

We're looking for people who have:

proven experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role

experience with stakeholder liaison and negotiation

familiarity with website standards, particularly readability, SEO, information architecture and accessibility

excellent writing and editing skills in plain English

high quality attention to detail

experience in managing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines

experience in web content management system(s) (CMS) preferred

qualifications in Marketing, English, Journalism or related field desirable.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

+-day fortnight

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face, job relevant assessed task or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and ******* testing.

Contact Person

Vicky Watkins

Contact Number

vwatkins@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date

Sunday 2nd February 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.