Communications Design Officer

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 pro rata plus 11.5% Super
• Permanent part-time – 4 days per week, 0.8 FTE
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about?

Are you an experienced mid-weight graphic designer ready to take on a strategic role in a leading local government? We’re looking for a talented creative to join the Communications and Brand team. Be prepared to be relied upon by the organisation’s leaders as an expert in communications design, publications and visual brand.

If you can work effectively in a fast paced, customer-focused role with creative flair, and bring positive approach to design solutions and time sensitive deadlines, take this opportunity to join the Communications and Brand team in this permanent, ongoing role. You’ll be based at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible work options available. You’ll be joining a team leading the organisation’s efforts to improve communications and customer experience for our community.

What you might do 

• Support the Design Communications Lead to develop and manage Council’s key strategic publications.
• Develop and deliver communications design materials for a range of communications channels, for all divisions across Council.
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve and evolve our communications design.
• Work with the Design Communications Lead and support maintenance and development of the organisation’s style guide, communication guidelines and design templates.
• Manage relationships with internal clients and external agencies.

Skills And Experience

• A minimum 3 years’ experience in the design and production of corporate publications for print and digital with a good understanding of design across a range of channels, contexts and sectors
• Degree or diploma in graphic design, communications design or equivalent or lesser formal qualifications with substantial professional industry experience.
• Finished art and high-level layout skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Exceptional demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work in Windows environment or willing to learn
• Demonstrated ability to manage own time, competing deadlines and multiple priorities to achieve set objectives within set timelines.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Maryann Long, Design Communications Lead by email maryann.long@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 20 August 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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