Senior Content Specialist
- Coordinate the transition of the department’s intranet content from SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online, including auditing existing resources and planning migration.
- Develop and deliver content, communication and change strategies that manage transition risks and support project outcomes.
- Work with stakeholders to create clear, user-focused digital content and strengthen the staff intranet experience.
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available on a nine-month contract
Remuneration: ASO6 ($105,747 - $111,854) plus 12% superannuation
Role Details:
Employ your strategic communication skills to strengthen DCP’s Thriving Workforce initiative as a Senior Content Specialist based in Adelaide. This dynamic role will coordinate the content transition of the department's existing intranet (SharePoint 2016) to a new Share Point Online environment, supporting the successful delivery of the department's Intranet Modernisation Project.
Your strategic mindset and ability to facilitate active and collaborative partnerships will leverage DCP’s communication channels. Creating a cohesive and user-focused experience will enhance service delivery outcomes and propel practice excellence.
Essential Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, digital media, web content management, information management, public relations, journalism, or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience performing the duties outlined in this role.
In this role, you will:
- Guide communications and content processes of the department’s modernisation of its intranet platform
- Oversee a thorough audit and examination of existing intranet content and resources to inform the migration
- Manage content-related risks and change impacts by formulating suitable transition strategies
- Administer communication and change activities that strengthens staff awareness and project delivery outcomes
- Work with stakeholders to update and edit content to ensure it meets audience needs.
About you:
- You possess experience in coordinating digital content management and migration initiatives
- You are highly organised to plan significant content transitions to effectively manage risks
- You have exceptional written communication skills to produce user-centric digital content
- You are highly knowledgeable of SharePoint and similar content management systems
- You can competently liaise with an array of stakeholders to bolster cross-agency and external relationships.
Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
See our full list of benefits.
About DCP
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
Special Conditions:
- You must have a current Working With Children Check
For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.
Want to know more?
Contact Michelle Etheridge – Communications and Engagement Lead for a confidential discussion
Via tel: (08) 8226 1095 or email: michelle.etheridge@sa.gov.au
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.
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Applications close: 26 November 2026, 11:00 PM
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