Graphic Designer

DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Graphic Designer on a 12-month fixed-term basis to deliver high-quality design across print, digital and campaign channels. You will create brand-aligned visuals for staff, stakeholders and the Victorian community, working within an in-house team to meet accessibility standards.

You will develop a wide range of materials, collaborate with designers and marketing advisers, and produce outputs for social media, reports,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and proficiency in the development and delivery of high-quality graphic design materials for a range of digital and print channels.
• Highly proficient skills using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, with a strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy and accessibility.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret briefs, manage multiple design jobs, work to agreed timelines, communicate clearly with stakeholders and deliver fit-for-purpose design solutions that support customer-focused communication outcomes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and experience using Canva, Asana and Basecamp would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging visual content for DEECA’s online and offline channels
• Produce high-quality design outputs across digital, print, campaign and publication formats
• Interpret briefs and provide design advice to internal stakeholders
• Prepare accessible, brand-aligned and customer-focused creative materials
• Support the development of templates, tools and resources that strengthen DEECA’s visual communication
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of the broader Marketing and Creative Services team
• Contribute to a positive, responsive and service-focused creative studio environment.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Canva

Asana

Basecamp

Job description

19h ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

Are you a creative graphic designer who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging and accessible visual communications?

DEECA’s Marketing and Creative Services team is looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term basis. This role will support the delivery of high-quality design work across print, digital and campaign channels, helping communicate important departmental work to staff, stakeholders and the Victorian community.

Working within a busy in-house creative team, you will develop a wide range of brand-aligned visual communication materials, including campaign collateral, iconography, infographics, long-form publications, reports, presentations, digital and print outputs, and social media assets.

You will work closely with designers, marketing and campaign advisers, video producers, digital specialists and internal stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose creative solutions that align with DEECA and Victorian Government brand requirements and accessibility standards.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• develop engaging visual content for DEECA’s online and offline channels
• produce high-quality design outputs across digital, print, campaign and publication formats
• interpret briefs and provide considered design advice to internal stakeholders
• prepare accessible, brand-aligned and customer-focused creative materials
• support the development of templates, tools and resources that strengthen DEECA’s visual communication
• work both independently and collaboratively as part of the broader Marketing and Creative Services team
• contribute to a positive, responsive and service-focused creative studio environment.

About you

You will bring strong graphic design capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident in interpreting briefs, working to deadlines and communicating clearly with stakeholders throughout the design process. You will also be a collaborative team member who contributes positively to a supportive and high-performing creative studio.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Extensive experience and proficiency in the development and delivery of high-quality graphic design materials for a range of digital and print channels, including social media assets, campaign collateral, iconography, infographics, long-form layouts, reports and other visual communication materials.
• Highly proficient skills using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, with a strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy and accessibility.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret briefs, manage multiple design jobs, work to agreed timelines, communicate clearly with stakeholders and deliver fit-for-purpose design solutions that support customer-focused communication outcomes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and experience using Canva, Asana and Basecamp would be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position available until 4 January 2028. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.