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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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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?
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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:
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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
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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
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Experience in working with web-publishing tools and applications
- in particular content management systems and photo-editing
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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:
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For additional resources to help prepare your application and
understanding of the process please refer to
Applying for a job.
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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.
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All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal
record check with NSW Police.
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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.
For more information, please visit:
Information on some of the different types of
disabilities
Information on adjustments available for the recruitment
process
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to
receiving your application.
