Visual Communications Coordinator

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new Melbourne offices

Hybrid work arrangement (Tuesdays from

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Job summary

The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) in Melbourne is seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to produce high-quality print and digital materials. You will design reports, publications, presentations, social graphics and event collateral within brand guidelines.

With 1–2 years’ experience, you will turn complex information into clear visuals across multiple projects, collaborating with research, membership and events teams in a hybrid Melbourne role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in graphic design or visual communications.
• Strong typography, layout and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva or similar tools.
• Excellent attention to detail in document production and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce reports, research publications, briefing documents.
• Create presentations, brochures, invitations, and event materials.
• Develop graphics for social media, websites and email communications.
• Adapt content for print and digital channels while maintaining brand consistency.
• Maintain consistency across visual assets and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with communications, research, membership and events teams.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Visual communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) is one of Australia's leading public policy organisations. Through its research, publications, events and public commentary, the IPA contributes to policy discussions and public debate across Australia.

We are seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to support the production of high-quality visual communications across print and digital channels.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Engagement, the Visual Communications Coordinator will work across a diverse range of projects, helping communicate the IPA's research, ideas, events and member activities through engaging and professional design.

Working within established brand guidelines, you will produce reports, research publications, presentations, social media graphics, event collateral, EDMs, website assets and other communications materials.

Experience or interest in the challenges and opportunities of the visual display of quantitative and technical information, per the work of Edward R Tufte, will be highly regarded.

This is a hands-on role that will suit someone with 1-2 years experience and enjoys turning complex information into clear visual communications while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

Design and produce reports, research publications, policy papers and briefing documents

Create presentations, brochures, invitations, advertisements and event materials

Develop graphics and visual content for social media, websites and email communications

Adapt and repurpose content across print and digital channels

Maintain consistency across all visual communications and brand assets

Support the production of member communications and engagement materials

Work closely with communications, research, membership and events teams

Manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy

About you

Qualifications in graphic design, visual communication or a related discipline

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar design tools

Strong typography, layout and visual communication skills

Excellent attention to detail, particularly in document production and formatting

Strong organisational and time-management skills

The ability to work effectively within established templates and brand guidelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative approach and willingness to work across a variety of projects

Some experience producing professional communications materials will be highly regarded

Experience designing reports, publications, presentations, stakeholder communications or other content-rich materials will be viewed favourably

What's on Offer?

A varied design role spanning print, digital, events and publications

The opportunity to build a broad portfolio of professional work

Exposure to communications, media, membership and public affairs activities

A collaborative, supportive and low-ego team culture

Brand-new Melbourne CBD offices

Hybrid working arrangements, with Tuesdays worked from home