Visual Content

OVERVIEW OF THE AAA

The Australian Airports Association ('AAA') is the national voice that represents the interests of more than 340 airports and aerodromes Australia wide – from the local country community landing strip to major international gateway airports. Our Airport members represent vital infrastructure crucial to the communities in which they operate and for the overall national economy.

The AAA facilitates co-operation among airport members and their many and varied partners in Australian aviation, whilst contributing to an air transport system that is safe, secure, competitive and environmentally sustainable for the benefit of all Australians and visitors.

The AAA is the leading advocate for appropriate national policy relating to airport activities, to ensure regular transport passengers, freight, and the community enjoy the full benefits of a progressive and sustainable airport industry. With the support of airports and the industry's leading organisations the AAA will continue working to secure the future of our airports.

The AAA also has more than 150 corporate members representing aviation stakeholders and organisations that provide goods and services to the airport sector.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This role is ideal for a designer with 1–3 years of professional experience (agency, in-house or freelance), looking to grow their portfolio and take on a variety of creative projects across digital and print.

The Visual Content & Design Coordinator positionis a hands-on role supporting and amplifying a range of significant AAA initiatives across the year including major industry events, government submissions and member engagement activities. This role is a parental leave cover and is initially for 9 months with the possibility of an extension.

The Visual Content & Design Coordinator sits within the "Engaged Members" pillar of the AAA's Strategic Plan and reports directly to the Director – Member Engagement, and is responsible for the development of digital design of marketing assets, social media tiles, event collateral and policy publications for AAA.

While the role requires a level of autonomy, a collaborative approach with the Policy and Advocacy, Member Engagement and Corporate Services teams is required to ensure you 'hit the brief' and that your work aligns with the AAA's strategic objectives.

The Visual Content & Design Coordinator will own the following day-to-day areas of work (non-exhaustive):

Graphic/ Digital Design for Events & Communications Collateral

• Deliver on all aspects of digital design for a range of high-quality marketing outputs including printed collateral, social media content, video production, graphic design (posters, flyers, email signatures, policy submissions, infographics, event signage programs, signage, etc).

Social Media

• In collaboration with the AAA's Head of Strategic Communications and Manager of Digital Communications, manage the AAA's social media channels including creating and scheduling content, monitoring and engaging with posts, and reporting and assessment of social channel analytics.

EDMs and Digital Newsletters

• Manage and circulate and evaluate the AAA's weekly newsletter – Airport Alert (including editorial and graphic design) and regular e-newsletters to AAA Members.

Website

• Assist in the management and maintenance of the AAA website including updating copy, content creation, digital design and reporting of website analytics.

The role requires a creative and enthusiastic designer who can juggle priorities and is looking to make their mark and expand their portfolio. You enjoy a level of autonomy, take pride in your work, and have a creative, strategic mindset to enhance and effectively communicate the work of the AAA to our members and stakeholders through digital design outputs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create design content for AAA's digital channels including social media, marketing EDMs, our weekly newsletter, website, and event collateral (signage, event programs, lanyards, web images, etc)
• Collaborate with AAA staff and executive to produce effective design and marketing activities and outputs
• Supported by the Manager of Digital Communications and Director – Member Engagement, monitor and contribute to AAA's social media and digital channels
• Create collateral for, and support the implementation of, discrete marketing plans and reporting processes for major AAA events to drive attendance and promote sponsorship opportunities
• Provide regular social media summaries to Director and executive team
• Provide event management support as a backup to the member engagement / communications teams.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Experience in end-to-end digital / graphic design for various collateral, materials and digital outputs
• Experience working with vendors to deliver on hard copy collateral (printers, etc)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, including balancing and managing competing priorities
• A positive and collaborative attitude, with an appreciation of the importance to deliver to shared organisational goals

DESIRABLE SKILLS (not essential):

• Experience with WordPress, MailChimp or HubSpot
• Exposure to social media marketing and analytics (Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Experience supporting events or managing event communications
• Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills
• Relevant degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or similar

TO APPLY:

Please email your current CV to or phone to discuss the position in more detail.

Please include a short portfolio of recent design work in your application (PDF or link), ideally showing examples of digital content, social media graphics, event collateral, or other creative work.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may proceed to interviews or make an appointment before the closing date.