The Role

The Navy Communication Team is seeking an enthusiastic APS6 Web Administrator who will manage the Intranet Renewal Project (IRP) delivering in line with the new Defence Web Policy. Defence is upgrading to the IRP to provide a more modern, reliable, consistent and sustainable intranet experience for all Defence personnel and the APS 6 Web Administrator will be a key member of delivering this capability.

The successful applicant will facilitate the decommissioning of SharePoint2010 and provide expertise to the continuous improvement of the Defence web environment, via the provision of exceptional customer service, project delivery and content production that guides the efficient and effective delivery of digital initiatives.

Applicants will need to demonstrate an ability to:

• Manage the creation and compliance review of content on the Defence intranet website.
• Create digital design in line with Enterprise Web Directorate (EWD) standards.
• Ability to build networks and leverage off these.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset to establish and maintain professional relationships with Navy stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise requests received in the team’s group mailbox, and the publication and quality assurance of web content in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

About our Team

The APS 6 Web Administrator is part of the Navy Communication Branch within Chief of Staff Navy Headquarters, Russell (COSNHQ). The branch is a blended workforce with a mix of APS staff members and Navy uniformed personnel. The branch in total has approximately 20 staff members that are located in Russell Offices, Campbell Park and Fleet Bases East and West.

The branch encompasses staff with a broad range of skills; including media and marketing skills, social media experts, imagery specialists, public affairs officers and strategic communication advisors. The team works collaboratively in developing tactical and strategic communication outcomes for Navy and the Department of Defence.

Our Ideal Candidate

The APS 6 Web Administrator will need to be highly motivated, have high levels of administrative and organisational abilities and excellent time management skills.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• An ability to manage web project tasks and triage web support requests.
• Ability to manage a team to achieve Navy outcomes.
• Customer service skills.
• An ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• An ability to think outside the box and show experience in the use of digital communication channels.
• Strong commitment to web standards and delivery of user experience products.
• An ability to work with autonomy and accountability for the achievement and outcomes for their work.
• An ability to innovate positively on the improvement of the Defence web environment and primary internal communication channel.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2025.

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/03691/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=172BB244-285A-15A1-EB55-E3D454B3351B