Digital Content Coordinator

Digital Content Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating engaging online experiences and managing digital platforms? Do you have the skills to bring stories to life and improve online visibility? We are looking for a proactive Digital Content Coordinator to join our team and help drive our online presence.

What the opportunity is:

Employment with Museums of History NSW.
Full-time employment on an ongoing basis.
The role will work across Sydney.

What we do

MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

What you'll do with us

The role will utilise strong editorial skills and a thorough understanding of digital content to play a crucial role in promoting MHNSW’s properties, programs, exhibitions and collections to aid in the growth of its online presence and reputation.

For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact Tim Girling-Butcher, Head of Digital & Design at Tim.Girling-Butcher@mhnsw.au.

Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

What you need to do to apply

To apply you will need to submit the following:

A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role,
A current resume listing two referees, and
Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

Museums of History NSW is a complex organisation where digital content needs to engage diverse audiences and be developed in collaboration with staff across various disciplines. Can you provide an example of when you created and managed digital content in a similar environment? How did you work effectively with colleagues with different areas of expertise to ensure the content was engaging, accessible (e.g., WAI guidelines), and aligned with organisational goals? What was the impact of your approach?
This role requires managing website content updates, digital assets, and competing priorities using content management systems (CMS) and project management tools. Can you describe a project where you successfully coordinated website or digital content updates while balancing multiple demands? What platforms or tools (e.g., CMS, project management, task tracking) did you use to manage workflows and stakeholder input, and how did you ensure deadlines were met without compromising quality?

Essential requirements of the role:

Experience in online content production with advanced editorial skills and the ability to write original content that is accessible to a wide audience and accurate
Knowledge of web design, IA, usability, accessibility principles, including an understanding of the WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) and recent online trends and practices. Experience editing CSS and HTML an advantage
Experience in working with web-publishing tools and applications - in particular content management systems and photo-editing
Ability to facilitate contributions from diverse, creative teams of staff and external providers at varying levels of seniority producing innovative and creative content.

Also note:

For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.
To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 11.59pm Wednesday 5 March 2025

Diversity and Flexible Working

We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact Liz Akerboom on 02 8239 2355 or via MHNSWRecruitment@mhnsw.au.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Museums of History NSW

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