Design & Communications Adviser APS5 
non ongoing 

Why this role matters

WGEA’s Communications & Campaigns team delivers high impact communications and campaigns that capture hearts and minds, stimulate thinking and debate, and drive action in Australian workplaces.  

Do you have a passion for graphic design, accessibility and using creative visuals to tell a story? Then this is the role for you!  

Communications and design are critical to our work. This exciting position offers an opportunity to contribute your skills to produce compelling visual content that communicates our mission and engages diverse audiences. The successful candidate will help us to design and produce employer guides, webinars, masterclasses, emails, social media content, data and analysis reports and website content. In doing so, you will have an opportunity to contribute to changing workplaces around Australia.  

The key duties of the position include: 

Working closely with other key team members and business stakeholders, this role is responsible for outcomes relevant to the reporting programs, which includes: 

• Graphic design – create visually appealing and impactful designs for a variety of communications materials, including reports, social media content, presentations, web content. 
• Accessibility and compliance – ensure all designs are accessible and comply with the APS and WGEA guidelines.  
• Collaboration  – work closely with the Publications and Brand manager to translate complex briefs into visually compelling materials, collaborating on projects that aim to raise awareness and accelerate change. 
• Brand management – ensure all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive and professional visual identity for WGEA. 
• Communications support – contribute to other Communications & Campaigns teams regular activities, including thrice weekly media monitoring, research and report release and team engagement.  

To be successful in this role, you will need:

We are seeking an individual with the following minimum requirements and experience

• proficiency in graphic design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva. High level of ability across Microsoft 360. Experience with website CMS desirable.  
• experience applying accessible design principles brand and style guidelines.  
• understanding of digital communications, with an ability to create content that is engaging, creative and accessible to all audiences. 
• experience working with data visualisation.  
• demonstrated experience in building and sustaining positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.  
• 5+ years’ experience working in communications or a related field.  
• relevant tertiary qualifications in design, communications, marketing or related field or proven industry experience. 
• must be comfortable in deadline-driven environment and able to manage time and priorities well. 
• generate new ideas, overcome barriers to achieve results and develop a deep understanding of gender equality issues in the workplace. 
• work independently and flexibly, with some supervision, analysing and using some judgement to select an appropriate course of action. 
• able to demonstrate an ability to understand and adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct, always acting professionally.  
• Baseline Security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance (this includes being an Australian Citizen). 

To find out more about the role and how to apply please refer to the Application Package.

 Job applications close Monday , 30th June 2025 at 10:00am