Sutherland Shire Council

Web Application Specialist

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 experiencedWeb Application Specialistto 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

As our Web Application Specialist, you'll manage and enhance Council's digital platforms, including our website, intranet and online services. You'll ensure our digital systems are secure, accessible and high-performing, while providing technical support, managing vendor relationships, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll help deliver innovative digital solutions that create better experiences for both staff and the community.Along with this, you will be responsible for supporting and optimising Council's digital ecosystem, including customer-facing websites, online services and internal collaboration platforms.

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 asSquiz DXP,Microsoft SharePointor similar platforms.
• Experience supporting web applications, online forms, booking systems and integrated business applications.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, includingWCAGrequirements 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 ofHTML, CSS, JavaScriptand 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 withinSquiz DXP.
• Experience working within local government or a public-sector environment.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly improve digital services for both employees and the wider community. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

• 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)[email protected]for any job specific enquiries.
Nicole Jorgenson (HR Business Partner)[email protected]can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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