Graphic Design Lead

Job no: 495924
Categories: Government and Defence
 

• Temporary (Fixed Term) Full Time position, until 26 February 2027
• Salary $111,265 + Superannuation 
• Central Glen Waverley location, hybrid
• Applications close 15 February 2026

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Communications and Engagement department provides support to all departments across Council to ensure our customers can access and understand the information they need to access services, take advantage of council initiatives and provide input to council decisions.

About the Position

This is a leadership role in the Communications and Engagement Department. You will be responsible for providing direction and oversight to proactively manage and evolve Council’s brand and ensure consistent, high quality and effective professional communication with council audiences. You will reinforce trust in Council by setting and upholding professional standards of communication and identifying visual solutions that help the community recognise the everyday value that Council provides.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in fine art, design or multi-media and significant experience designing and managing production of collateral to support communication objectives
• Proven ability to identify design solutions within a brand framework that reinforce the brand and evolve it to meet the needs of Council and the community
• A high level of creativity, innovation, and technical judgement to develop and deliver visual solutions that ensure effective, appropriate and consistent communication with target audiences
• Strategic ability to assess desired outcomes and develop a brand framework to achieve communication objectives and support organisational requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills to influence design and presentation outcomes that are effective for customers
• Highly organised and ability to self manage competing demands to deadlines

Requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role, along with a portfolio or a link to your work.

Applications close 15 February 2026 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Imogen Kelly on 0413 995 484 or [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

Position Description

Advertised: 09 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time