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Graphic Designer / Customer & Stakeholder Management

Cairns Temporary AU$69 - AU$75 per hour Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As an AO5 Graphic Designer (Customer & Stakeholder Management), you will develop high-quality visual communication materials across print, digital and video platforms that support stakeholder and community engagement throughout North Queensland. Based in either Cairns or Townsville, you will partner with internal clients and executives to deliver strategic, customer-focused design solutions aligned with government branding and accessibility standards.
  • Create impactful visual content for North Queensland communities.
  • 9-month contract in a collaborative team driving community engagement outcomes.

About Our Client

Our client is a large Queensland Government organisation committed to delivering essential services for communities across the state. The North Queensland Region's Communication and Stakeholder Management team plays a critical role in engaging stakeholders and communities through innovative, accessible and strategically aligned communications.

Job Description

As the AO5 Graphic Designer, you will:

  • Develop and deliver high-quality creative design solutions that support strategic communication and stakeholder engagement objectives.
  • Provide expert advice on visual design, branding, digital communications and whole-of-government requirements to executives and stakeholders.
  • Translate complex information into engaging visual content that effectively communicates key messages to diverse audiences.
  • Design and produce a wide range of communication materials, including videos, brochures, newsletters, publications, social media assets, presentations, displays, maps and digital or print advertising.
  • Build strong relationships with internal clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure communication objectives are understood and achieved.
  • Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accurate workflow tracking and meeting deadlines.
  • Apply accessibility principles and customer-focused design practices to deliver high-quality, compliant communication materials.
  • Coordinate external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers, illustrators and animators to ensure quality outcomes and brand consistency.
  • Stay informed on emerging design, digital communication and creative technology trends.
  • Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards and services.
  • Collaborate with graphic design teams across the Department to promote consistency, knowledge sharing and best practice.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience creating high-quality visual communication materials within a corporate, government or similarly complex environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong graphic design, visual communication and digital content creation capabilities.
  • Experience working within established corporate branding and style guidelines.
  • Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including the creation of accessible PDFs and Microsoft Word documents.
  • Ability to develop innovative and contemporary design solutions for complex communication challenges.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.



Desirable:

  • Minimum five years' experience in graphic design, visual communication, digital design or related creative disciplines.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Knowledge of Queensland Government policies, processes and communication requirements.

What's on Offer

  • 9-month contract from September 2026 - June 2027.
  • Hourly pay rate between $69-$75.
  • AO5-level opportunity within a respected Queensland Government organisation.
  • Choice of office location in Cairns or Townsville.
  • Flexible work arrangements available following the initial probation period.
  • Exposure to diverse and meaningful communication projects that positively impact North Queensland communities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities to broaden your creative and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Opportunity to work across a variety of creative disciplines, including graphic design, digital communications and videography.



If you are a creative and strategic visual communicator who enjoys transforming complex information into engaging content while building strong stakeholder relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Lina Gilfrich
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076668
Phone number
0402 289 692

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
Graphic Design
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Cairns
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lina Gilfrich
Consultant phone
0402 289 692
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076668
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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