Graphic Designer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Print Design, Digital Design, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Political Neutrality, Communication Strategy, Interactive Forms, Brand Guidelines

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Contribute to one of the State’s biggest events Further your technical skills within the Public Sector Be part of an agile team with flexible working arrangements on offer About the role The Graphic Designer supports the design and services function of the Commission by designing and producing communications materials in both print and digital areas following brand guidelines, as directed by the Communications Unit and other stakeholders. This position is available on a temporary full-time basis up to 30 March 2027. About the NSW Electoral Commission The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate. Our work includes: Running and regulating elections Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018. What we offer Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community Career development opportunities through study and face to face training Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support Staff social events to connect with colleagues Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff Free annual flu vaccination Convenient CBD location, access to public transport Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements As the successful candidate, you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience. Experience designing and developing interactive forms and print-ready documents. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint on a PC platform. Experience in successfully juggling multiple projects with non-negotiable deadlines. Political neutrality with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory Criminal Record check result. If you require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Amber Breeze, Studio and Design Lead at amber.breeze@elections.nsw.gov.au. How to apply As part of your application, you must respond to the 2 targeted questions below: Describe a time when you have had conflicting deadlines. How did you negotiate with stakeholders and still deliver a project within expectations (maximum 300 words). Provide an example of the communication strategy/ies you apply when meeting with stakeholders for an initial design briefing in order to understand the full scope of the brief (maximum 300 words). Please include a covering letter with your application summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly details your skills and experience relevant to this role. You are also required to provide examples of your work, focusing on forms and print ready documents, with a brief description of your involvement (no more than 10 pages). For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description. Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service, please refer here The NSW Electoral Commission embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the population of New South Wales. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. If you have any questions about applying or would benefit from an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform your best please contact talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs. Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection. The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact NSW Electoral Commission’s Talent team on talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. Other Information Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could be seen as reflecting adversely on the strict political neutrality of the Commission. To maintain political neutrality, applicants for roles with the Commission who are, who have been or who may be perceived to be or have been connected with political activities may also be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application. This does not include voting in a Commonwealth, State or Local Government election, which is compulsory in NSW. The Commission’s Political Neutrality Policy may be viewed on its website. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. This is not a hybrid role and is based at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office and during election events you will be required to work from other venues. Applications Close: Tuesday 18th November 2025 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer supports the design and services function of the Commission by designing and producing communications materials in both print and digital areas. This role involves following brand guidelines and collaborating with the Communications Unit and other stakeholders.