The opportunity we have available 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. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories. 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. 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. As well as being technically skilled, 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. This position is part of the Internal Communication and Creative Services Section, which delivers high-quality advice to support our business areas to meet their internal communication objectives and provides design services, branding and design procurement advice to our internal clients and Ministers' Offices. The key duties of the position include 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 More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au)