Creative Designer
Job Details
Job Title: Creative Designer
Employment Type: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 24 February 2025
Contact: Joseph McLean Ayoub, 0262772512, joseph.ayoub@aph.gov.au
The Opportunity
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 6 Creative Designer.
The Parliamentary Library provides high quality analysis and advice to Parliamentarians and produces a range of publications to support their work. The publishing team manages the library’s online presence including our website, Client Portal (intranet) and coordinates publication of engaging research, legislative analysis and data visualisation. We create and distribute Library communications to Parliamentarians and the wider community, and manage our social channels (LinkedIn, X and Facebook). Take a look at our services to see just how much we do: Parliamentary Library – Parliament of Australia
We’re looking for someone who can work under limited direction to deliver high-quality content including print and web publications, infographics, animations, videos, promotional material and more. You’ll work closely with research experts to develop highly engaging web publications. We want someone who is up to date with industry trends to create modern and creative designs. You’ll be able to provide expert advice on graphic design and publishing standards, identify enhancements to improve product engagement, and have excellent stakeholder liaison skills.
This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the parliamentary environment, working in a creative and skilled team, developing and implementing leading-edge and engaging content and identifying ways to increase engagement.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience designing a range of products across various mediums
- Highly developed skills and experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Experience with a content management system or demonstrated ability to adapt
- Knowledge and experience applying accessibility guidelines
- Basic skills in photography and videography
Job Specific Requirements:
• Tertiary qualifications in design, visual communications or similar OR 4 years of experience working in a similar role with state/territory or federal government.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Duty Statement
Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6
Branch: N/A
Section: Client Relations & Publishing
Immediate supervisor: Assistant Director, Communications and Publishing
Under limited direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for Parliamentary Services Level 6. The work may cover a range of tasks associated with the provision of client focussed digital and print design services in the Parliamentary Library. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Deliver engaging creative design services for use across a range of platforms including social media, client promotional emails, webpages, intranets, promotional merchandise and print publications.
2. Collaborate with Library research experts to develop highly engaging research publications for publication on the web, including by creating and/or sourcing banners, infographics, animations and videos.
3. Provide expert advice on graphic design and publishing standards; develop and maintain branding and style guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance with accessibility standards.
4. Liaise with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of assets; offer creative solutions to support objectives; stay current with design and publishing industry trends.
5. Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the Library’s intranet and public webpages, by:
a. loading and maintaining web content, and
b. identifying visual enhancements to improve product engagement.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
How to apply
Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Our purpose and values
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
What we can offer
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
Salary
Currently, the salary range for this position is $97,841 - $109,967 per annum
Conditions of Employment
Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:
• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.