Designer (Leave Cover)

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) invites a dedicated graphic designer to join the Communications and Engagement Directorate on a temporary full-time basis. You will design and deliver high-quality visual communications to support SCHN’s objectives.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office on Mac, you’ll ensure branding consistency across print and digital content.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design, or an equivalent combination of study and professional work experience.
• Proven experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and the Microsoft Office suite on a Mac.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional approach with focus on accuracy, quality and detail.
• Demonstrated creative thinking with solutions in resource constrained environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in web design, photography and video production.

Responsibilities

• Provide design service and guidance to ensure consistent branding across information products, marketing materials and online content.
• Deliver high-quality visual communications that support SCHN’s strategic objectives and strengthen the Network’s brand.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Mac environment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Web design

Photography & video production

Education

Tertiary qualification in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 June 2027

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: 91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690760

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Charlotte Burns on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. In a collaborative and supportive environment, you will design and deliver high-quality visual communications that support SCHN’s strategic objectives and strengthen the Network’s brand identity across a range of print and digital channels. Using your expertise in graphic design, branding and creative production, you will create engaging information products and digital collateral, while providing professional advice and guidance to stakeholders on corporate identity and publication standards. This leave cover temporary position is an exciting opportunity for a creative design professional seeking new challenges in a meaningful role supporting Australia’s leading paediatric health network.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.

This role provides a design service, as well as professional advice and guidance to ensure consistent branding and maintain the identity of SCHN across all information products, marketing materials and online content.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications and Experience

• Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design, or an equivalent combination of study and professional work experience.
• Proven experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, (including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign) and the Microsoft Office suite in an Apple Macintosh environment.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional approach to work, with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated creative thinking skills, with the ability to deliver effective solutions in resource constrained environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while managing a broad range of tasks.skills in use of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience in web design, photography and video production.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network