Role type: Full-time; 12 months Fixed Term
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163per annum (pro rata for part-time)
* Create impactful visual assets / Collaborate with dynamic teams / Drive student engagement through innovative design
* Apply now to shape the future of student communications through creative design and strategic collaboration.
* Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Design Consultant within the Student Communications team, you will have the opportunity to produce on-brand visual assets across various platforms, including web, social media, and print. Collaborating closely with colleagues and clients, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing student services and engagement. Your expertise in visual design and digital communications will drive the delivery of impactful content, contributing to the University's strategic goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Create and maintain student focused campaigns and assets: Develop engaging visual content for diverse channels such as web, email, print and social media within the University of Melbourne Brand guidelines.
* Collaborate and Communicate: Work with stakeholders to align communications with business goals and the Student Communications Framework.
You may be a great fit if:
You will have significant experience in graphic design and visual communications, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver effective training.
You may also have:
* Possess an undergraduate qualification in visual design and/or digital communications, or equivalent experience.
* Have a strong track record in creating best practice, on-brand visual assets across various channels.
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Exhibit high-level planning and organisational abilities.
* Possess UX/UI design skills.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
* Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members
For more information check out our benefits page
Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:
* Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description:
JR Design Consultant Fixed Term PD - Word version
JR Design Consultant Fixed Term PD - PDF version
Application deadline: Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.59PM Melbourne time