Manager, Graphic Design and Brand

Communications Team

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration: $125,693 – $138,510; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location:  Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

As a Manager Graphic Designer and Brand, you’ll play a crucial role in determining and managing the integrity of our brand through creative design and direction across various digital and printed communication outputs for internal clients across the Treasury cluster. You will also manage relationships with internal stakeholders effectively to meet client needs.

You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within the Treasury Finance and Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role there are a few things we would like you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Degree or higher qualifications in Graphic Design or similar
• 7+ years’ experience in a graphic design role – combining both conceptual and execution focused design. Experience working with the NSW Government brand is not essential but highly desirable
• Experience in a role where delivery of traditional and digital design was a key deliverable
• Exceptional design skills that allow you to clearly convey technical and complex information and analysis in visual ways, appropriate to the audience and its purpose
• Highly developed skills in Adobe suite – Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to apply WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards to your work and have a good understanding of how an inclusive approach impacts the user experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office – Word and PowerPoint
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to show examples of previous design work.

What can you expect from us

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible hybrid work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of NSW. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• how to manage and de-escalate difficult conversations
• mastering the arts of negotiation and conflict resolution
• time and self-management.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us?

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Application process:

• an up-to-date resume and cover letter detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role
• a portfolio (up to 4 pages in PDF) of examples of your previous design work
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

We currently hold the following accreditations as:

• a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Eligibility To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Kathy Lau Kathy.Lau@treasury.nsw.gov.au.

Close of applications:9: 59am Wednesday 27 November 2024

A concurrent search is also underway.