Lead UX Designers
Location
Sydney
Discipline
Job reference
178936
Salary
Negotiable
Consultant email
linda.jona@au.experis.com
About the Role
We're currently seeking experienced EL1-level UX/UI Designers to support the delivery of high-impact digital solutions within a critical federal government program aimed at delivering inclusive, participant-centred services. These are contract positions at the EL1 equivalent level, ideal for designers ready to lead and contribute to human-centred design in a complex policy and service delivery environment.
You'll be working across multiple teams, liaising with diverse stakeholders, and applying your design and research expertise to influence national-level service improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with product and business owners to gather and evaluate user requirements.
* Facilitate co-design workshops and stakeholder engagement across participant, provider, and internal groups.
* Create wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and interactive prototypes (low to high fidelity).
* Lead usability testing and synthesise user research to inform design direction.
* Translate research insights into meaningful digital experiences across mobile and web.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of a design system.
* Align design solutions with accessibility standards and digital service principles.
* Produce high-quality deliverables in alignment with project schedules and governance requirements.
Skills & Experience - What We're Looking For
Essential:
* UI/UX Design Experience: Demonstrated success designing intuitive, engaging and inclusive interfaces.
* Design Tools Proficiency: Skilled in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar tools.
* User-Centered Design: Strong grasp of UX research, journey mapping, personas, and usability testing.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to co-design with developers, analysts, and business teams.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication with ability to present and justify design decisions.
* Problem Solving: Able to turn complex problems into elegant, user-friendly digital solutions.
Desirable:
* Government or public sector experience, including an understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
* Familiarity with large CRM platforms and design system integration.
* Exposure to service design methodologies across multi-channel journeys.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving digital services that impact the lives of Australians with disability. You'll be working in a forward-thinking, inclusive environment that values innovation, empathy and collaboration.
Linda Jona
Consultant
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