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Summer/Autumn 2017
energysafe issue 46
Bold
new look
for ESV
website
By Mirna Bukic, ESV Media and
Communications Officer
ESV has launched its long-awaited
new website.
The launch is the culmination of 18 months
of work and is the result of extensive consultation
with stakeholders and staff.
The new site reflects our bold branding and
is dynamic so it will automatically re-size the
content to look fantastic whether you are on a
phone, tablet or laptop.
ESV’s Executive Manager Media and
Communications, Sharon Rainsbury, said the
site was now easier to use with navigation based
on the main functional reasons people visit
the site.
“The results of the research and surveys we
have done over the past few years have informed
the development of the new site,” she said.
“We’ve listened to all the feedback we have
received and improved the functionality in key
areas, including an enhanced search function
and making the content from our technical
information sheets easier to use on mobile
devices.
“The first time you visit the homepage, the
site prompts you to identify yourself as one of
three stakeholder categories. This classification
is either electrician, gasfitter or consumer, which
allows us to target the information and key links
that each user type will receive.”
Another new feature of the site is a Find
a tradie function, which makes it easier for
consumers to find and hire licensed and
registered contractors in their local area.
At your service: the new website aims to cater to your general information needs, technical questions
and licensing queries with ease.
RECs must opt-in to be included in the list
as ESV can not use their contact details without
permission. Click HERE for a link to the register.
All the old features are still available on the
website – even though some of them have been
given a makeover.
The link to electrical licensing and COES
through the online services page is now via a new
button called ESVConnect. This will also be the
access point for the GasTrac online application
system, which will be opened up for wider use
by gasfitters now that testing with a pilot group is
nearing completion.
New look, new feel
With a fresh new look, the website also
includes some of ESV’s new branding elements,
and our staff also feature on the home page
showing how they are working to create a safer
state every day in their roles.
Victoria’s Director of Energy Safety, Paul
Fearon, said it was an exciting step forward for
ESV and thanked everyone who had played a
role in the website’s development.
“I’m confident the new site will play a key role
in informing and educating our stakeholders and
the community,” he said. “A big thank you to all
our staff who have worked over many months
to bring this project to fruition, particularly the
Marketing team that has worked tirelessly to
ensure such a great result.”
Additional features
Other key features on the new site include
easier access to safety alerts, tailored news
items, quick links to key areas of interest and a
new online ordering system for ESV merchandise.
See what’s new for yourself today and visit
www.esv.vic.gov.au.
We hope you love the site as much
as we do.
RECs can register for our Find a
tradie listing at esv.vic.gov.au
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