Graphic Designer

The PARED Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, was established in 1982 and operates Tangara School for Girls, Redfield College, Montgrove College, and Wollemi College. With a strong Catholic ethos and a unique one-to-one mentoring system, PARED schools stand out as family schools, providing for the overall development of students and assisting parents to be more effective educators of their children. Learn more here

We're seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Team in a full-time temporary role to cover parental leave for 12 months. This role commences in November 2025.

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative professional with a strong background in graphic design and project management. You'll step into a small but dynamic team, driving creative output across both print and digital channels while managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing project workflows.

As a creative, you'll play a vital role in supporting the growth of our four Sydney-based independent Catholic schools, bringing together your design expertise and strategic marketing mindset to deliver impactful, mission-aligned creative work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creative Production – Produce creative assets across print and digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Project & Stakeholder Management - Manage incoming design requests, set timelines, and liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify briefs and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Team Collaboration - Provide support to marketing members and collaborate with virtual assistants, ensuring work meets brand and project standards and is delivered in a timely manner. Provide hands-on support at Open Day and Marketing events.
• Marketing Strategy Alignment - Contribute to marketing campaign planning and ensure designs support strategic goals across school initiatives and events.
• Brand Guardianship - Ensure consistent and correct use of brand assets across all materials and platforms and maintain the design asset library.
• Template & Document Design - Create branded templates for Word, PowerPoint, and other internal/external documents to maintain visual consistency and usability across the organisation.

Key skills and experienced required for this role include:

• Proven experience in a graphic design role, with a strong portfolio across print and digital media
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience designing for email platforms, websites, and social media, familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress)
• Experience using file-sharing and project management tools (e.g. Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox, , Asana) for efficient collaboration
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a small team
• Excellent communication skills, effective time management and deadline focused
• Creative flare and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail
• Experience in faith-based or educational publishing/design (desirable)

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check. Access to a reliable vehicle and a current drivers' licence is required for travel between Pared School sites on occasion.

If you are looking for your next role and would like to work with professionals who value teamwork, please apply via SEEK with a cover letter addressing the role's requirements and an updated CV.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's/the school's child safe Codes of Conduct.  Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people.