Junior Graphic Designer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Full Time, Temporary employment until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension
• Join a creative, purpose-driven team using your design skills to attract and inspire the next generation of teachers into NSW public schools
• Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $84,659 - $92,701 plus super and leave loading

About the role

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you’ll create impactful visual content across digital, print and social media channels to help promote teaching careers in NSW public schools.

You will work closely with the Teacher Attraction initiatives team and various key stakeholders to create engaging designs that support recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting passionate teachers. Your creative contribution will play a vital role in helping to shape the future learning of children and young people across NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in using various software tools including, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom), Microsoft Suite (including Publisher), Google Slides, Canva and equipment to create and manipulate rich media content.

• Experience editing photographic imagery for internal and external communication as well as marketing purposes. Showcasing a good balance of technical ability and artistic flair to understand the correct depth of field, proportion, and angles to capture the best aesthetic outcome of each individual product.

• A keen eye for graphic design, demonstrating an ability to discern and appreciate visual aesthetics. Skilled in crafting visually appealing content that aligns with brand guidelines.

• Experience in photography is desirable but not essential

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Bachelor’s degree in design or minimum 3 years’ graphic design experience, with supporting creative portfolio. 
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check).
• Hold a valid driver’s license (provisional or above).
• Willingness and ability to undertake interstate and intrastate travel to meet delivery requirements of campaigns.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages),cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and link to a portfolio outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as well as responses to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Question 1:

Please outline your experience in graphic design. What design tools have you used, particularly Microsoft office suites and Adobe creative suite. (max 300 words)

Question 2

Give an example of a time when you collaborated with various stakeholders who had different ideas or opinions. How did you handle it and what was the outcome? (max 300 words)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Tuesday 12th  August 2025 at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries please contact Jessica Whiticker, Manager Teacher Attraction Initiatives at 0427 887 116 and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.