Senior Graphic Designer
Department of Communities and Justice
Full-time•$117k-129k/year (AUD)•Sydney, Australia
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<ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Shape the visual identity of Legal Aid NSW across digital, print and multimedia channels</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Clerk 7/8 – Salary range $116,981 - $129,492pa (plus superannuation and entitlements)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Ongoing full-time position, based in Haymarket with hybrid arrangements available</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">As the Senior Graphic Designer, you'll help shape how Legal Aid NSW communicates with clients, communities and staff across the state. Working on a diverse range of digital, print and multimedia projects, you'll transform complex information into clear, engaging and accessible visual content that supports access to justice and strengthens our connection with the community.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">You'll be a trusted design expert and brand ambassador, collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver innovative, user-focused design solutions that are visually compelling, strategically aligned and audience-focused.<br><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Key responsibilities include:<br><br></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Designing high-quality visual content across digital, social media, website, print and multimedia channels.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Providing expert advice on graphic design, publishing, layout, print production and online content.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Leading the delivery of stakeholder-endorsed design solutions that meet communication and business objectives.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Championing brand consistency, accessibility standards and best-practice design across all communications.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting key organisational publications and digital platforms while managing multiple projects and deadlines.</span><br><br><br></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033">About You</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">You are a talented and purpose-driven graphic designer who is passionate about using design to make complex information clear, engaging and accessible. As the design specialist within a small, multidisciplinary team, you enjoy partnering with stakeholders to transform ideas into compelling visual communications that connect with diverse audiences and support community education and engagement. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Highly organised and self-motivated, you thrive on variety and can confidently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You bring a collaborative mindset, sound judgement and the ability to balance multiple requests while delivering high-quality work. Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to use your creativity and expertise to help people access important legal information and services, making a tangible difference in the community.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"><br>You Belong Here<br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Here, every role has purpose.<br></span></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW</span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Flexible Working</span></em></strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support <em>your</em> unique work life balance.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Professional Growth</span></em></strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;background-color:white;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing </span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">– </span></em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"><br><br> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033">Essential Requirements</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm -1.5pt 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm">Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Willing to undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Possess qualifications in graphic design </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Demonstrated extensive experience delivering integrated graphic design services across print, digital and multimedia channels within a complex corporate or public sector environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated expertise applying contemporary graphic design principles, accessibility standards and visual communication strategies to support diverse audiences</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"><br>Download the </span><a href="https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/resources/recruitment/NSW%20Government%20-%20Role%20Description%20-%20Senior-Graphic-Designer.pdf"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Role Description</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:red"> </span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">to e<span style="color:black">xplore the role in-depth. <br><br><br></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033">Apply Now!</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:windowtext"><br>Closing Date: Monday, 16th November 2026 at 11:59pm<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Please provide:<br><br></span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A current resume (up to 5 pages)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A cover letter (up to 2 pages) <strong>addressing the following targeted question:</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Targeted Question:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> Describe your experience working as an autonomous graphic design specialist within a small team environment. How have you managed stakeholder relationships, balanced competing priorities and delivered high-quality design solutions that met organisational objectives?</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"><br>We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.<br><br><br></span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#990033"><br>We’re here to help<br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">For recruitment enquiries, accessibility support and recruitment adjustments, please contact Paige Gill at </span><a href="mailto:talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> or call the Talent Acquisition team on 02 9134 9347.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">To find out more about adjustments in NSW Government, visit </span><a href="https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Adjustments for individual needs | NSW Government.</span></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">For role specific enquiries, contact Jane Cipants, Executive Director Client Service, at </span><br><a href="mailto:Jane.Cipants@legalaid.nsw.gov.au"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Jane.Cipants@legalaid.nsw.gov.au</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> or 02 9219 5859</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the </span><a href="mailto:aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> for a yarn.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">Head to our </span><a href="https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/resources/recruitment/Candidate%20Information%20Pack%20-%20May%202026.pdf"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Careers Page</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> to discover more about working at Legal Aid NSW, our recruitment process, and how you can champion fairness, empower communities and build your career.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">And connect with us on </span><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/legalaidnsw"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">LinkedIn</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/legalaidnsw/"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/legalaid_nsw/?hl=en"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:black">We look forward to receiving your application!</span></em></p> <p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/2b91863c0f8e26dc034333ad08c35bd517e4fd47e63a0aadfabdb96b3d533921/static_content/0c44805c160e40b3b683/Disability_Confident_Recruiter.png" alt="" width="200" height="194"> <img style="height:104.0px;width:200.0px" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/departme13P1/CE_Positive_Activate_PMS.jpg"><img src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/departme13P1/flex%20ready.png" alt="" width="300" height="194"></p> </span>Application Requirements
Applicants must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency, possess graphic design qualifications, and be willing to complete relevant pre-employment checks. They must have extensive experience delivering integrated design services across print, digital, and multimedia in a complex corporate or public-sector environment, with expertise in contemporary design principles, accessibility, and visual communication for diverse audiences.