Website Communications Officer

Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website Communication Officer

• Contribute to digital improvement at an innovative Council
• 35 hour per week and enjoy working a 9-day fortnight
• $104, $117,430.20 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About The Role
As a Website Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital media presence by contributing to the continual improvement of Council's website. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of website content, coordinating website improvement projects, and fostering effective communication with stakeholders to enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage content on Council's website to build its online presence and facilitate proactive communications with residents, the community, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure web and PDF content adheres to best practice standards, including readability, SEO integration, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to source, edit, and approve content, fostering effective communication and negotiation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures that align with Council plans and objectives.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to develop content that enhances the customer experience.
• Coordinate content requests and publication schedules to create user-friendly, accurate, and informative content in line with Council's branding and language guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of Council information across all platforms.
• Continuously assess, monitor, and evaluate the website to identify enhancements for future development.
• Analyse usage statistics and produce reports to inform communication strategy and direction.
• Promote a positive and collaborative culture within the organization through ethical and professional behaviour.
• Collaborate with the team, manager, and key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals and Council priorities.

About You
We are looking for a someone who demonstrates:

• Relevant qualification and/or experience.
• Current Driver's Licence Class C.
• Demonstrated experience in with Content Management System platforms and web development (Drupal or equivalent)
• Understanding of SEO and Google Platforms
• Practical experience in reporting and analysing web trends, accessibility, readability, and SEO integration.

Our Benefits And Culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

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Deadline:
Monday 15 September, 2025

Salary Range:
$104, $117,430.20 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

We Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence