Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 2573
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:
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
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 required to submit a resume, a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining their relevant skills and experience, and a portfolio containing up to 10 examples of recent design work.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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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 [email protected].
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.