Graphic Designer - Logo Designer

Identified position – This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Who we are 

Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Parks Support Services branch provides corporate services to the division including Assurance and Governance, Strategic Policy and Coordination, Procurement, and Property, Security and IT.

The Communication, Marketing and Tourism Section is located in Canberra and works collaboratively across all divisions of Parks Australia and with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders. The section is responsible for the delivery of a range of activities including Media and Communications, Marketing, E-Commerce, Tourism Policy and Destination Planning.

The Job

• Create engaging visual designs for a range of internal clients. 
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and best practices in graphic design. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in fast paced environment. 
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to translate concepts and ideas into compelling design solutions.

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop, to create brand materials and content is essential. 
• An understanding of accessibility principles and the Australian Government’s Digital Service Standard and how they relate to graphic and web design. 
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design products across various mediums. 
• Experience with print production processes and knowledge of printing techniques is desirable. 
• Project Management experience including the ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, set timeframes and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills and capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to analyse information to present complex content in a clear, concise and accessible manner. 
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Work effectively as part of a team, cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

Mandatory qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in graphic design.

Eligibility and other requirements

Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. 

Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.