About the role

The Access and Public Engagement Branch is the public face of National Archives of Australia, delivering reference, description and research services, examination of records for release in the open period, exhibition, education and public programs, digital publishing, marketing, partnerships and events on site at national and state offices, and online. All programs and activities support the key National Archives’ role of providing an accessible, visible and interpreted national archival collection.

The Digital Publishing section is responsible for working closely with key business areas across the organisation to develop and publish high-quality, user-friendly and accessible content on naa.gov.au and the staff intranet on SharePoint.

As content designer, you will have strong writing and editing skills, an understanding of content design principes and techniques, and a commitment to advocating for accessible, inclusive and user-friendly digital content.

Experience with online publishing tools, including CMS environments (preferably in Drupal), is essential, as is experience generating and analysing Google Analytics (GA4) reports. Video and image editing skills, and experience publishing on SharePoint intranets, are desirable.

Under limited direction, the main duties of the role are to:

• work with stakeholders to plan, develop and review website and intranet content.
• ensure website and intranet content is accessible and user-friendly and meets National Archives and Australian Government style guidelines.
• liaise and communicate with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organisation to build capability and understanding about user-centred approaches, content governance and what makes great digital content.
• use evidence and data to support recommendations for improving the user experience and digital content.
• contribute to the development of content governance and lifecycle management plans for naa.gov.au and the intranet and take responsibility for ensuring that content is managed accordingly.
• apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
• promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system PageUp via the Apply Now button below.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume.
• statement (1000 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.

This recruitment process will be used to fill an immediate non-ongoing vacancy up to 27 February 2026. Applicants rated as suitable will be placed in a merit pool that may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions throughout the Agency for up to 18 months.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au)