Digital Specialist

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies.

Will you accept the challenge in helping NSW meet our climate and energy goals?

Our Digital team is seeking a Digital Channels Specialist to support the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

You will be assisting the management of the digital channels that underpin the New South Wales Government’s energy and climate change agenda, including the delivery of the Consumer Energy Strategy.

About You

You are an effective website content specialist and collaborator who can engage with and influence a variety of stakeholders. You will help prototype and deliver high quality, user-focused digital services that meet evolving priorities.

You are skilled at working with both digital and non-technical partners to identify emerging needs and provide technical advice and expertise. You are successful in these endeavours by bringing a positive and results-driven attitude to all your work.

As a Digital Channels Specialist, you:

are an expert in the management of websites and related digital channels
have extensive experience in building and publishing webpages and prototypes
will work on the NSW Climate and Energy Action website, web projects, and web analytics, in a coordinated and collaborative way
understand web development processes and digital project management techniques
will work in partnership with our Marketing and Communications team to create, publish and monitor high quality content for a range of audiences
engage your extensive experience of best practice principles across digital platforms, including human-centred design, web accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and customer-centred UX research
deliver quality outcomes within a complex and dynamic environment
have experience across a suite of technologies and tools, including content management systems (e.g. Drupal) and web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Looker)
champion digital content strategy across a suite of platforms to empower content teams to create, approve and publish content
enjoy learning new techniques, tools and systems, and sharing your knowledge

For more information, please see the Digital Specialist

Please note that the role description is generalist in nature and the specific responsibilities of this role are outlined above.

About the team

Our Digital team works in a supportive, high performing and fast-paced environment alongside the Group’s program teams to ensure the best results for our customers and NSW. The Digital team manages a suite of digital platforms and systems, ensuring best practice is applied across disciplines including user experience, accessibility, content and data management and product lifecycle management.

More information about the work of the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group is available here.

About NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities, and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Visit the NSW DCCEEW website for further information about our structure and functions.

How to Apply!

Submit your application and include:

an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
A cover letter that explains your alignment to the key knowledge and responsibilities of the role as outlined in this job advert and the role description.

Close of applications: Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 11:55pm

For more information, you can contact in confidence: Madeleine Atkins, Senior Digital Specialist madeleine.atkins@environment.nsw.gov.au

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 541553).

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