Aps6 - Senior Graphic Designer, Communication And Change Branch

Career Opportunities: APS6 - Senior Graphic Designer, Communication and Change Branch (45886) Requisition ID 45886 - Posted - $92,005 - $110,020 - Location of Position (9) - Ongoing - Full Time APS6 - Senior Graphic Designer, Communication and Change Branch Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Business Division: People, Culture and Change
Branch / Section: Communications and Change, Internal Comms & Creative Servs
Location: We want to recruit the best people to our department and support flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely from one of our many offices across Australia, or via home-based work or hybrid working (mix of home-based work and in-office work).
Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No: 45886
Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
Work with us The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and arts policies and programs.
Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions.
The Communication and Change Branch provides high quality advice and support through a range of enabling services, including ministerial announcements, speechwriting services, strategic communication services, change management services, internal communication services, media liaison, social media engagement, advertising campaigns and design and digital production services.
The opportunity we have available As a member of the Creative Services Design team, the APS6 Senior Graphic Designer will work as part of a team of designers (and under the supervision of the Creative Services EL1 Assistant Director) to create high quality graphic design content for a variety of internal and external channels. The role requires a candidate with strong organisational and communication skills that can create positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
The Creative Services Design team provides graphic design, creative and print management services to internal clients and our Ministers' Offices. Production tasks include, but are not limited to, reports, plans, strategies, publications, templates, factsheets, display systems, branding and brochures. The design team works on Apple Macs, using the Adobe Creative Suite and the Microsoft Office Suite.
What will you do? Key duties for the APS6 Senior Graphic Design position include but are not limited to:
Providing timely, high quality, end to end creative design services that achieve intended outcomes for a variety of target audiences. Contributing to the conceptualisation, development, design and coordination of communication and marketing material for online and print publications, social media, websites and the intranet to meet client needs, within agreed deadlines. Sourcing, resizing and editing images as required for clients for use on various internal and external platforms. Upholding departmental and Australian Government branding guidelines when undertaking design work. Maintaining and nurturing strong client and stakeholder relationships. Working with external suppliers to facilitate a range of services for clients including but not limited to printing, typesetting, indexing and production of banners and signage. Creating documents that adhere to Government online accessibility requirements. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:
Achieve results and quality outcomes by showing initiative and leadership, working in a small team delivering multiple activities at any given time, often within tight timeframes. Communicate effectively both written and verbal, delivering information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences. Collaborate across diverse teams, using your exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills to engage with senior leaders and a wide variety of stakeholders, valuing different perspectives, contributions and backgrounds. Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for team members to do the same. Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement. Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Relevant design or creative professional qualifications and/or experience. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements Minimum requirements for this role include:
Providing timely, high quality, end to end creative design services that achieve intended outcomes for a variety of target audiences. Communicate effectively both written and verbal, delivering information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences. Collaborate across diverse teams, using your exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills to engage with senior leaders and a wide variety of stakeholders, valuing different perspectives, contributions and backgrounds. Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Relevant design or creative professional qualifications and/or experience. RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
Opt into the scheme Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian Citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment: the preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider. Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. Qualifications: Bachelor of Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar. How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Wednesday 13 November 2024. In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 (two) pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV, no more than 3 (three) pages and include a link to your design portfolio (if online) and note that if you are selected for interview, you will be required to present your portfolio.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Timeline and Assessment A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: 30 October 2024
Applications close: 13 November 2024
Application shortlisting: week of 18 November 2024
Further assessments: week of 25 November 2024
Selection report finalised: week of 9 December 2024
Offers and announcements: week of 16 December 2024
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