About the role

In this part-time (0.6 FTE) role, you will work closely with the Communications Manager and teams across IDA to:

• Design annual reports, impact reports, brochures, factsheets, presentations, event materials and templates.
• Create digital and social media content, including graphics, carousels, short-form video and simple animations.
• Develop creative concepts, illustrations, infographics and other visual assets.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and coordinate with printers, suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain consistent use of IDA’s brand across all communication materials.
• Help manage IDA’s library of approved design files, images, templates and final assets.
• Provide practical guidance and mentoring to in-house illustration and content design colleagues.
• Produce content that respectfully represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture, knowledge and Country.

About you

You will bring:

• At least five years’ relevant experience in multimedia design, senior graphic design or a similar creative role.
• Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience producing high-quality publications, layouts and digital content.
• Capability in video editing, short-form content and print production.
• Strong knowledge of typography, colour, composition, visual hierarchy and image preparation.
• The ability to manage several projects from concept through to final delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or a strong commitment to developing this capability.

Experience designing annual or impact reports, working in an Indigenous or not-for-profit organisation, or applying accessible design and digital publishing principles will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Please submit

• Your current résumé.
• A short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
• A portfolio or link to an online portfolio demonstrating your publication, layout and digital design work. Please include examples that show your role in the project and the range of formats you have worked across.

Applications that do not include a portfolio or portfolio link may not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm AWST - Sunday 19 October 2026.

The IDA reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods that may encompass reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia. 

The IDA is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people. You may be required to undergo a screening process on appointment. 

• The IDA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome suitable applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We encourage diversity of physical ability, age, sexual orientation, gender