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Web Services Publishing Officer
Classification: APS5 Equivalent (Labour Hire Contract)
Sector: Federal Government
Location: Adelaide CBD / Metro (Hybrid Flexibility)
Work Type: Full-Time
About the Organisation Our client is a major, independent Federal Government statutory agency dedicated to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians and their families. Operating within a highly collaborative, inclusive, and contemporary environment, this agency puts people at the heart of everything they do. First Nations people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Role We are seeking a structured and proactive Web Services Publishing Officer (APS5 equivalent) to join a dynamic Digital Channels and Marketing team. This team membership position is highly operational, focusing on the efficient publishing of evidence-based web content across several key digital assets.
Working under limited supervision, you will handle competing requests, coordinate workloads, and apply best-practice user experience (UX) and accessibility principles to ensure all digital communications are inclusive and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
CMS & Digital Publishing: Lead the end-to-end publishing of digital content across multiple agency websites utilising Drupal CMS.
Accessibility & UX: Ensure all web assets strictly align with current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG standards) and technical digital accessibility requirements.
Workflow & Ticket Management: Manage technical correspondence, service requests, and administrative tasks via Jira Service Desk and shared team inboxes.
Data Analysis: Review and analyse digital data to inform strategic decisions regarding content placement, channel effectiveness, and end-user utility.
Team Coordination: Monitor local workflow priorities, set daily tasks under pressure, and provide guidance or peer-coaching to team members where required.
What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this position, you must bring:
Technical Toolkit: Demonstrated, hands-on experience web publishing within a Drupal CMS environment, alongside proficiency with Jira Service Desk or similar ticketing systems.
Accessibility Expertise: A strong, practical understanding of technical website terminology and a comprehensive knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards.
Operational Autonomy: Proven ability to work under limited direction, organise competing demands, apply sound judgment, and explain complex technical policies to broader stakeholders.
Systems Literacy: High competency across Microsoft Office applications and corporate software systems, backed by strong written and verbal communication skills.
Special Conditions & Eligibility
Citizenship: Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet federal government security requirements.
Clearances: You must hold or be willing to obtain a valid National Police Clearance and a current Working with Children Check.
Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a mandatory Federal Pre-Engagement Security Screening Check prior to commencement.
This role operates in a contemporary, hot-desk office environment with provisions for occasional working-from-home flexibility. Reasonably tailored workplace adjustments are readily supported by the agency.
How to Apply & Enquiries If you are a digital publishing professional with strong Drupal and WCAG capabilities looking to contribute to a meaningful public sector initiative, please submit your updated resume (in Word format) via the "Apply" link.
For a confidential discussion or any specific questions regarding this position, enquiries can be directed to Kahli Stevenson at Randstad on (08) 8461 4446 or via email at kahli.stevenson@randstad.com.au.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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