Digital Design Lead - Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 69 / hour
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
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Digital Design Lead (Contract)
Lilydale, Melbourne VIC
Government – Local (Government & Defence)
$69 per hour + super

We are currently seeking an experienced Digital Design Lead to join a local government organisation based in Lilydale on a short-term contract through to September 2026.
This role will support the ongoing development and improvement of digital communication channels, including the organisation’s website and intranet, with a strong focus on accessibility, usability and content quality.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and support website content updates and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to website refresh or redevelopment activities, including content audits and rewrites
  • Provide advice on digital communications, user experience and content standards
  • Manage and maintain website content, including campaign and project microsites
  • Monitor and report on performance using tools such as Google Analytics
  • Ensure content meets accessibility requirements (WCAG) and relevant legislation
  • Work collaboratively with technical teams and internal stakeholders across the organisation
  • Support and guide one direct report to meet priorities and deliver outcomes
About you:
  • Demonstrated experience in a digital, web or online communications role
  • Experience using OpenCities (or similar enterprise CMS platforms)
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Strong experience writing web content for SEO and accessibility (plain English, WCAG compliance)
  • Experience supporting website refresh or redevelopment projects
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply with your updated CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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