Web Application Specialist
Job No:
SSC1933
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Shape the Digital Experience of Our Community
Are you passionate about creating seamless digital experiences, solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a role where technology, innovation and customer experience come together?
We are looking for an experienced Web Application Specialist to join our team and play a key role in the administration, enhancement and ongoing support of Council's Digital Experience Platform (DXP), intranet and associated digital applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on how our staff and community engage with digital services, ensuring our online platforms are accessible, secure, reliable and user-friendly.
What You'll Be Doing
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a proactive technology professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
You'll bring:
Essential Experience
- Experience supporting and administering enterprise IT or information management systems.
- Experience with Digital Experience Platforms, Content Management Systems or intranet solutions such as Squiz DXP, Microsoft SharePoint or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting web applications, online forms, booking systems and integrated business applications.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG requirements and best practices.
- Experience working within ITIL-based service, incident, problem and change management frameworks.
- Experience managing external vendors and SaaS-based service arrangements.
- Experience integrating cloud-based applications and enterprise systems.
Technical Skills
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and contemporary scripting or automation technologies.
- Understanding of web security, cybersecurity principles and identity management.
- Strong understanding of user experience and digital service delivery.
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Management, Digital Technologies or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
Desirable
- ITIL Foundation Certification.
- Experience administering or developing within Squiz DXP.
- Experience working within local government or a public-sector environment.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: 20 September 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of advert being closed
- Package: $97,609 to $103,469 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Adele Smith (Applications Services Manager) avoase@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Nicole Jorgenson (HR Business Partner) njorgenson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
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