Brand and Visual Communications Designer

Brand and Visual Communications Designer

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The City of Stonnington is a child-safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment and a barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore this opportunity.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There are a variety of benefits available for our people—see Why Stonnington.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Please view the documents for this position:

• Success Profile
• Inherent Requirements

Job Description

In this role you'll be the creative force behind how our initiatives, services and campaigns are seen and experienced. You'll design across digital, print, signage, advertising and social platforms, producing visual content that is audience-focused, on brand, and engaging. Your work will bring briefs to life, support storytelling across the organisation, and ensure every piece of communication reflects our values. You'll collaborate with colleagues, content creators, and suppliers, managing multiple design projects end-to-end while balancing creativity with deadlines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and producing reports, presentations, signage, advertising, publications, social media and campaign materials.
• Translating strategic objectives and briefs into compelling design solutions.
• Ensuring accessibility standards are met and representing our diverse community.
• Supporting creative delivery across digital and traditional channels.
• Upholding our brand identity, style guide and visual language.
• Evolving our brand toolkit and developing templates for teams across Council.
• Coordinating design projects from start to finish, including scheduling, revisions, approvals and supplier liaison.
• Collaborating with colleagues and external vendors to deliver on time and to a high standard.
• Supporting internal communications with engaging staff-focused materials.
• Contributing ideas and advice in campaign planning, creative meetings and content development.

What We Offer

• A salary range of $83,480 – $95,636 plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent, full-time position with an Accrued Day Off every 4 weeks.
• A supportive and creative team culture, working with purpose for community impact.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself and thrive.

Desired Skills And Experience
What you'll bring

• A degree or diploma in graphic design or visual communication, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and confidence across print and digital.
• Experience applying and managing brand identity within complex organisations, ideally government or community-focused.
• Strong project management skills – juggling multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain creative concepts and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work well with colleagues, suppliers, and external creatives.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Nicole Johnson, Manager Communications and Customer Operations, on 8290 3330. Please note calls are welcome between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Friday, 5 September. For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to succeed in the Position Description and tell us more about you and why you want this role.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration

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