Graphic Designer

Are you a creative graphic designer who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging and accessible visual communications?

DEECA’s Marketing and Creative Services team is looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term basis. This role will support the delivery of high-quality design work across print, digital and campaign channels, helping communicate important departmental work to staff, stakeholders and the Victorian community.

Working within a busy in-house creative team, you will develop a wide range of brand-aligned visual communication materials, including campaign collateral, iconography, infographics, long-form publications, reports, presentations, digital and print outputs, and social media assets.

You will work closely with designers, marketing and campaign advisers, video producers, digital specialists and internal stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose creative solutions that align with DEECA and Victorian Government brand requirements and accessibility standards.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• develop engaging visual content for DEECA’s online and offline channels
• produce high-quality design outputs across digital, print, campaign and publication formats
• interpret briefs and provide considered design advice to internal stakeholders
• prepare accessible, brand-aligned and customer-focused creative materials
• support the development of templates, tools and resources that strengthen DEECA’s visual communication
• work both independently and collaboratively as part of the broader Marketing and Creative Services team
• contribute to a positive, responsive and service-focused creative studio environment.

About you

You will bring strong graphic design capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident in interpreting briefs, working to deadlines and communicating clearly with stakeholders throughout the design process. You will also be a collaborative team member who contributes positively to a supportive and high-performing creative studio.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Extensive experience and proficiency in the development and delivery of high-quality graphic design materials for a range of digital and print channels, including social media assets, campaign collateral, iconography, infographics, long-form layouts, reports and other visual communication materials.
• Highly proficient skills using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, with a strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy and accessibility.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret briefs, manage multiple design jobs, work to agreed timelines, communicate clearly with stakeholders and deliver fit-for-purpose design solutions that support customer-focused communication outcomes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and experience using Canva, Asana and Basecamp would be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position available until 4 January 2028. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.