Web Content Editor

Full job description
INSPIRED
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER1455
Position Title
Web Content Editor
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Service Gold Coast
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A - Level 6
Salary
$+7,707.28 - $103,+80.+8 per annum
Hours
36 hours per week
About your new role

Are you a skilled communicator who can turn complex ideas into clear customer-focused content?

We’re looking for an adaptable digital writing professional to develop written content across digital channels. In this role, you’ll:

create and edit quality web content speaking to customers in a clear, simple and consistent voice
incorporate usability, SEO, accessibility and information architecture (IA) principles during content development
make considered recommendations to stakeholders to achieve customer-focused content solutions
publish web content and undertake pre-publication quality checks
provide expert copywriting advice and coaching to Distributed Authors to upskill their capabilities
For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief by

We're looking for people who have:

proven experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role
experience with stakeholder liaison and negotiation
familiarity with website standards, particularly readability, SEO, information architecture and accessibility
excellent writing and editing skills in plain English
high quality attention to detail
experience in managing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
experience in web content management system(s) (CMS) preferred
qualifications in Marketing, English, Journalism or related field desirable.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

+-day fortnight
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face, job relevant assessed task or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person
Vicky Watkins
Contact Number
vwatkins@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
Sunday 2nd February 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.