Graphic Designer

Broadmeadows - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part time Fixed Term Contract
$81672 per annum plus Superannuation
Join the Strategic Communications team

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Help shape how our community sees understands and connects with Council.

Were looking for a talented and organised Graphic Designer who can bring Humes visual identity to life across print digital and online channels. If youre passionate about design brand integrity and creative problemsolving this role is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports one of Victorias fastestgrowing and most diverse communities.

About the role

As our Graphic Designer youll be responsible for ensuring Hume City Councils visual communications are clear consistent and engaging. You will work across a wide range of projects from community newsletters and brochures to digital campaigns photography and brand governance.

Your work will help staff communicate effectively strengthen Councils corporate identity and ensure our community receives information they can trust and understand.

What youll do

Brand management
- Ensure all inhouse designed materials meet Councils corporate identity strategic objectives and Hume Values
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines templates and procedures that support consistent and effective visual communication
- Provide expert advice to staff to help them apply Councils identity correctly
- Monitor marketing and communications materials for brand compliance and resolve any issues
- Manage relationships with external graphic designers and maintain a preferred supplier list
Graphic design
- Create highquality designs for print and digital platforms ensuring they are accessible consistent and aligned with the brand
- Produce original concepts with strong creativity innovation and technical judgment
- Carry out design production tasks including scanning layout desktop publishing and electronic prepress
- Work closely with external printers paper suppliers and agencies to ensure costeffective highquality production
- Maintain design systems processes and policies to support efficient delivery
- Oversee the production and timely distribution of Councils print materials such as brochures newsletters and pamphlets
- Ensure all projects undergo thorough proofing checking and quality assurance
Photography
- Plan arrange and capture photographs for Councils external communications
- Upload tag and maintain images within Councils digital asset library
Other responsibilities
- Provide advice across the organisation on effective communication and opportunities to positively profile Council and the City
- Contribute to communication policies systems and continuous improvement projects
- Support administrative tasks including purchasing invoice processing and information management
- Participate in local and regional networks to stay up to date with emerging trends and good practice
- Assist with Council events functions and activities as required

About you

Youll thrive in this role if you:

Have strong graphic design skills with a portfolio showcasing both print and digital work
Demonstrate high attention to detail and strong organisation
Understand brand governance and enjoy helping others use visual identity well
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with internal clients and external suppliers
Can balance multiple projects and deliver quality work within deadlines
Are proactive adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and enthusiastic about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.

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Part time Fixed Term Contract$81672 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Strategic Communications teamHume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient an...

Part time Fixed Term Contract
$81672 per annum plus Superannuation
Join the Strategic Communications team