Digital Media Officer and Digital Coordinator

Overview

Digital Media Officer and Digital Coordinator

Location: Perth | Unit/Division: Business and Corporate Services | Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Salary: PSCSAA 2024 Level 5/6 $105,167 to $132,753 pa

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting. We’re looking for talented digital media professionals to help us deliver innovative communication and engagement across government. Multiple positions at different levels are available, offering opportunities to contribute your creativity and expertise to projects that make a real difference to the community.

We’re especially interested in applicants with demonstrable experience across various areas including content management systems, website and intranet management, and digital content creation.

These roles support the Manager Digital Marketing in delivering information to stakeholders via the Department’s internet, intranet and social media platforms.

Digital media officers uphold the Department’s digital identity and standards across all digital and social media channels, engaging stakeholders through meaningful interactions and transparent communication. Digital Coordinators support governance of the brands and digital channels and provide specialist expertise on digital content.

Experience in taking and editing video content and digital storytelling is desirable, but not essential.

This is a pool recruitment process for permanent full-time and fixed term full-time opportunities. The pool may be used to fill future similar positions within the Department and WA public sector over the next 12 months from appointment.

Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground, near Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

About us and how to apply information is available on the Department page on the DPLH website.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment opportunities are available and there is a confidential discussion channel for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Accessibility and special requirements information is available below.

Responsibilities

These roles support the Department’s digital marketing and communications strategies across websites, intranet and social media platforms. Responsibilities include:

- Contributing to contemporary, responsive and fit-for-purpose information delivery to stakeholders via the Department’s digital channels.
- Upholding the Department’s digital identity and standards across digital and social media channels.
- Engaging stakeholders through open and transparent communication.

Pool roles may be filled for permanent or fixed-term periods as required.

To be successful – Digital Media Officer (Level 5)

- Demonstrated experience in a digital media environment with multiple content management systems (CMS).
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in digital media; strong understanding of HTML/CSS and technical website infrastructure.
- Understanding of standards and compliance relating to Government websites, accessibility and usability.
- Experience administering social media accounts within a government context with knowledge of campaigns/promotions.

To be successful – Digital Coordinator (Level 6)

- Experience developing, delivering and measuring effective digital communication, engagement and brand management strategies.
- Experience creating and delivering digital content across platforms (social media, websites, email campaigns) for diverse audiences.
- Ability to develop and implement creative, user-centric solutions.
- Experience working as part of a communications team within a broad organisation.

Core leadership behaviours are applicable to these roles and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership.

About us and Benefits

For more information on our work and recruitment process, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We offer a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack and a broad range of benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements including remote work options.
- 12% superannuation with full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- Learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid in December.
- 3 additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting.
- Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. You will need to provide:

- Comprehensive CV showing skills, experience and key achievements, including two referees.
- Maximum three-page covering letter addressing the first 3 work-related requirements for the position.

Further information and contacts

For more information, email merryn.pyper@dplh.wa.gov.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may contact Barb Culbong at 0408 895 002 or aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au for confidential discussions.

Accessibility: contact HR Services on (08) 6551 9419 or recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. National Relay Service numbers are provided for assistance.

Special Requirements: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be conducted. You must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency for permanent appointments. For fixed-term appointments, provide entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period. Closing date: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 4:00 pm.

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