The future of transport?
Be part of it
Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation. We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.
At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.
Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability
There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Digital Content Copywriter with a passion for creating compelling digital content that is optimised for our channels and helpful for our customers.
A key part of your role will be leading and managing the strategic website content review project where you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a range of internal stakeholders. You’ll need to assist them in understanding and applying best practice principles to improve DoT’s digital content.
Other skills you’ll bring are experience creating, implementing, managing, and measuring digital content communication strategies and plans, and working in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines. You will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across our metropolitan and regional operations.
As our ideal candidate, you will have a positive can-do attitude, be able to work effectively within a team and have a clear commitment to delivering excellent customer service and achieving goals.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Ann Lazaro, Manager Digital Communications on (08) 6551 6678
This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity, with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.
About you
- Positive can-do attitude and values driven.
- Experience creating, implementing, managing, and measuring digital content, communication strategies and plans.
- Great communicator capable of building and maintaining effective relationships.
- Deliver creative and engaging content that is optimised for customers and search engines.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.
- Exemplify personal integrity and self-awareness.
- Cultivate strong, productive working relationships and partnerships.
As part of our team, you will enjoy
- A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work options with possibility working from home or alternate locations.
- Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
- A varied and exciting role where you will handle a wide range of customer enquiries.
- Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
- Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.
Application Process
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only.
We require you to submit:
- A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
- A covering letter (maximum two (2) pages) outlining your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role.
- The CV must contain the complete names and contact information of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on the applicant's capacity to meet all the Essential Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be the applicant's immediate (most recent) supervisor/manager unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application or would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6888.
The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.
What is a recruitment pool?
This is a pool recruitment process; we use recruitment pools to build a bank of talent who we feel might be suited to future opportunities within the Department of Transport. You may join us on a full-time, part-time, fixed term or permanent basis however an appointment is not guaranteed.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at the Department of Transport for a period of twelve (12) months date of first appointment, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
