WordPress Websites for Government Agencies

Accessible, secure and scalable websites for public sector teams

Deliver clear, compliant and user-centred public information on a modern WordPress platform.

We design and build government websites in WordPress that are easy to manage, accessible to WCAG 2.2 AA, and engineered for reliability, security and performance. From service directories and policy hubs to news, consultations and forms, we help departments and agencies publish confidently — with guardrails for quality and compliance.

Our approach combines strategy, UX research, block-based design, and robust integrations (search, analytics, translation, CRM, forms). You get a future-ready platform with staging-first deployments, approvals workflow and clear governance so content stays accurate and on brand.

Why partner with Webplace?

Accessibility by default

WCAG 2.2 AA patterns, colour contrast, keyboard support and screen-reader semantics built into reusable components, with content guidance for authors.
Security and reliability

Hardened configurations, role-based access, staging-first patching and OWASP-aligned practices. Options for ISO 27001-certified hosting environments.
Governance & workflow

Author permissions, peer review and approvals ensure accurate, accountable publishing at scale.
Performance at scale

Core Web Vitals-focused builds, CDN and caching so critical information stays fast and available during traffic spikes.
Reusable design system

A block-based component library that keeps pages consistent and on brand while empowering authors.
Training & support

Author training, governance docs and optional maintenance retainers for patching, testing and ongoing improvements.

What you get with WordPress for Government

WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility

Templates, components and content guidance designed and tested for inclusive access.

Approvals workflow

Role-based permissions, editorial review and audit trails to support governance and compliance.

Service & content directories

Structured content models for services, policies, publications, consultations and news.

Search that finds answers

Integrated enterprise search (e.g., Algolia) with synonyms and facets to improve findability.

Multilingual & translation

Workflows for translated content, language switchers and locale-aware components.

Performance & resilience

CDN, caching and monitoring tuned for traffic surges and incident communications.

Selected government projects

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC)

Learn how we consolidated three websites into one and simplified user journeys for the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

Victorian Environmental Assessment Council

Read how we worked with VEAC to understand and deliver a website that caters for multiple key users groups

State Revenue Office Victoria

State Revenue Office

See how we increased online user engagement by over 90% for State Revenue Office

UX

Task-oriented journeys, plain language and structured content for policies, services and forms.

UI design & brand alignment

Accessible, on-brand components packaged into a reusable block library.

WordPress build (blocks/ACF)

Modern block-based theme with guardrails, custom post types and field models.

Security & compliance

Hardening, patching and staging-first deployments; processes aligned to OWASP and WCAG 2.2 AA.

Performance & monitoring

Core Web Vitals optimisation, CDN and alerting to keep services fast and available.

Training, governance & support

Author training, content standards and maintenance options for ongoing improvements.

Tools we commonly integrate

Algolia

Fast, relevant search with facets and synonyms for policies, services and documents.

Google Analytics

GA4 goals and dashboards for service usage and content performance.

Salesforce / CRM

Case management, newsletter sign-ups and enquiry workflows connected to your CRM.

Mailchimp / Campaign Monitor

Subscription management and public notices distribution.

ActiveCampaign

Automations for consultations, reminders and stakeholder communications.

Unbounce / LeadPages

Campaign and consultation landing pages with analytics and CRM capture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your builds meet WCAG 2.2 AA?

Yes. We design components and content patterns to WCAG 2.2 AA and verify with automated and manual testing (keyboard, screen reader, colour contrast). We also provide author guidance to keep new content compliant.

How do you handle security and hosting?

We follow OWASP-aligned practices, role-based access, least-privilege, and staging-first patching. We can work with your preferred vendor or recommend ISO 27001-certified hosting. Hardened configs, WAF/CDN and monitoring are included in our recommended setup.

Can you migrate content from our current CMS?

Yes. We script content migration (pages, posts, media, taxonomies, metadata) and implement 301 redirects to preserve SEO. We validate everything in staging before go-live.

Where is data hosted? Can it stay in Australia?

Yes. We can deploy to Australian data centres to meet data residency requirements and provide documentation for compliance reviews.

What’s your approach to updates and patching?

Patches are applied to staging first, then tested for functionality, performance and accessibility before production release. We can provide a maintenance retainer for ongoing updates and reporting.

Do you provide training and support?

Yes. We deliver author training, and optional maintenance support for patching, testing and enhancements post-launch.

Let's work together

Looking for a long term digital partner to help you realise your digital goals? Webplace has over 20 years experience working with Government