Lead Creative

Lead Creative

Total Package $115234.96 per annum (inclusive of superannuation)

(Base$102888.36 12% Super $12346.60)

Located:WALGA HQ West Leederville / on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

At WALGA the work we do sits in a unique space bringing together communications events and member engagement to help support our members advocate for issues that matter most to Local Government and empower them to deliver for their communities.

Were looking for a Lead Creative who can bring this work to life through thoughtful and impactful visual this role your creativity has purpose. The work you produce will support how we communicate important issues facing Local Government engage stakeholders and deliver advocacy outcomes that make a difference to communities across WA.

About the role

This is a hands-on creative role with exposure to a wide variety of work across the organisation. Youll contribute to high-profile initiatives and sector events such as the WALGA Local Government Convention and Aboriginal Engagement Forum where your work will be showcased to members and stakeholders across the State.

Working as part of a collaborative marketing communications and events team youll lead the development of contemporary on-brand design across campaigns events and communications. From campaign concepts and publications through to event branding digital content and promotional materials youll translate complex ideas into clear engaging and visually compelling outcomes. Whilst theres a big dose of this fun work theres naturally a significant amount of typesetting and minor asset generation too.

Youll also play an important role in maintaining and evolving WALGAs brand ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs while working closely with the Content Producer and Digital Marketing Advisor to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns.

Your day to day

No two days are the same but in a typical week you might find yourself:

• Working on campaign visuals for an upcoming advocacy initiative or designing assets for social web and eDMs.
• Collaborating with the events team to develop branded materials signage and digital content for a major sector event.
• Meeting with internal stakeholders to workshop ideas and translate project briefs into creativeconcepts that align with WALGAs brand and objectives.
• Refining layouts and design details across publications presentations and marketing collateral to ensure everything produced is polished accessible and visually engaging.
• You may also provide occasional on-site support at key events assisting with the rollout of visual assets and troubleshooting content where needed.

About you

Youre a designer who enjoys both the craft and the collaborative nature of great design.

Youre naturally curious and take the time to understand the why behind the work using that insight to shape design outcomes that are not only visually appealing but meaningful and effective. You bring demonstrated experience in graphic design preferably within a corporate environment along with strong capability across Adobe Creative Suite and a solid understanding of typography layout and visual hierarchy.

Youre comfortable working across multiple projects at once balancing creativity with deadlines and attention to detail.

Most importantly you enjoy working with others. Youre confident engaging with stakeholders and motivated by being part of a team that brings ideas to life and delivers work that truly connects.

Why youll love working here.

At WALGA we believe success happens at The Sweet Spot the place where big picture purpose meets local community impact. The Sweet Spot is our employee promise. It reflects what you can expect when you work with us: meaningful work genuine flexibility and an environment built on curiosity collaboration and shared purpose.

Employees have the opportunity to work on unique and meaningful projects that deliver real benefits to Local Government and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of positive risk-taking guided by one of our strategic pillars Explore and underpinned by our value of Curiosity.

At WALGA youll enjoy six weeks of annual leave plus an extra day off on the anniversary of when you started because your journey with us is worth celebrating. Our Thrive wellbeing program runs all year and is designed to support every aspect of wellbeing. Mental physical and social througheducation resources and practical initiatives.

Were committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally and were driving a tech roadmap thats shaping a data-led future. And thats just the start. Youll also find an active social club run by employees flexible working options end-of-trip facilities and a centrally located modern office designed for collaboration. Were also proud to be recently accredited as a Menopause Friendly Australia employer because creating an inclusive workplace matters to us!

Apply now

If this sounds like the role you have been looking for wed love to hear from you.

• Please include a cover letter and link to a portfolio or website which showcases someof your previous work. If you upload a PDF please ensure your link is still live.
• If you have questions that cant be found in this ad or the position description please email with your questions and we will come back to you.
• Applications will close 9:00am Monday 13 July 2026.
• We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.
• To view the position description please visit our careers page
• Applications via email will not be accepted. As this role is being sourced directly by WALGA we respectfully request no agencies approach.

WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you have any specific needs or require accommodations to participate fully in the interview process please let us know. This could include but is not limited to accessibility requirements assistive technologies or any other considerations.