Assistant Director Strategic Design and Engagement

This position can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Communications, the Assistant Director Strategic Design and Engagement, leads the development and implementation of brand strategy, visual identity, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support the Courts' and Tribunal's strategic communications objectives.

This role requires a high level of creative execution, including the direct development of visual assets and design materials. The Assistant Director is responsible for shaping how the broader Listed Entity is perceived internally and externally, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with corporate values and priorities.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external partners, the role drives strategic brand positioning, produces and manages design outputs, and fosters strong relationships to enhance communication impact across the organisation.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and produce visual assets, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and accessibility standards.
• Use design software to create high-quality visual communications, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide creative direction and quality assurance for graphic design outputs, including publications, infographics, social media content, presentations, and campaign materials.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external design suppliers to deliver timely and effective visual communications.
• Champion the integration of design thinking and user-centred design principles into communication planning and execution.
• Develop and implement a strategic brand framework, including visual identity, tone of voice, and brand guidelines.
• Oversee brand governance processes to ensure consistent application of visual identity across the organisation.
• Monitor brand performance and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the broader Communications team to align visual storytelling with broader messaging and engagement strategies.
• Contribute to corporate reporting, strategic planning, and executive briefings as required.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in brand strategy, graphic design, and stakeholder engagement within a complex organisation.
• Must have a strong portfolio showcasing design work and creative leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) and understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards. This role requires daily use of design tools and active creation of visual content.
• Strong creative judgment and ability to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual communications.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design concepts to non-design audiences.

Salary

$115,443 - $125,832 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.

Applications close on Monday 17 November 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEDT).

Contact officer

For more information, please contact Abbi Clifford, Director Communications via email

How to apply

To apply for this position please click on the "apply now" button on the Federal Court's Careers Portal Federal Court of Australia Jobs - Jobs List

To be considered for the role you will need to upload your
CV
and a
design portfolio
of no more than 10 pages that includes a short, written narrative about each campaign or design that outlines:

• The key stakeholders, how the brief was generated and how the output aligns with the brief.
• Your role in the project including creative leadership, client management, and client presentations and approvals.
• The success of the project – what did you learn and what would you do differently?

Prior to preparing your portfolio, it is recommended you review the EL 1 Work Level Standards. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship;
2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment;
3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.