Overview
Team Leader, Creative Services and Sponsorship – Department of Justice QLD
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Base pay range
$131,677.00/yr - $141,002.00/yr
About the role
Ready to lead a creative powerhouse that shapes Queensland’s biggest stories? Join the Department of Justice as Team Leader – Creative Services, where you’ll inspire a talented team, drive bold projects, and deliver eye-catching designs that make a real impact. You will enjoy a collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and the chance to bring ideas to life across multiple channels. Your leadership matters here!
About the role We’re seeking a talented Team Leader - Creative Services to lead a dynamic team delivering innovative design, audio-visual, and digital content across the Department of Justice. This is a unique opportunity to inspire creativity, manage diverse projects, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to produce engaging, high-impact communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a skilled creative team across graphic design, photography, video, and sound production.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior management across the department, wider portfolio, and other Queensland Government agencies to ensure creative outputs support department goals and priorities.
- Provide high-level advice and leadership on creative solutions designed to engage, inform, and educate diverse audiences, ensuring all creative work aligns with government style guides and corporate identity standards.
- Manage the full workflow of the Creative Services team, including client liaison, job allocation, brief reviews, and final output assessments. Ensure creative projects meet brief requirements, communication objectives, and client expectations.
- Provide expert creative advice and contribute to strategic planning.
- Prioritise projects and manage team workflow to deliver timely, effective solutions.
What you bring
- Technical expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom. Strong skills in Microsoft Word and other Office applications.
- Leadership and negotiation: Proven experience in leading creative teams and managing projects. Ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- Project management: Skilled at prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, and adapting flexibly to changing business needs.
- Stakeholder management: Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Cultural capability: Commitment to ethical behaviour, cultural sensitivity, and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
Why join us
Working with the Department of Justice offers the unique prospect to make a real difference across communities by delivering meaningful communication that informs and engages. Our branch fosters a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where creativity, innovation, and continuous learning are valued.
How to apply
Submit your application including your resume and a two-page cover letter telling us why you are most suited to the role.
For further information about the role, please contact Donna Hansen A/Manager Communication, Strategic Communication Branch at .
The Department of Justice is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries
- Government Administration
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📌 Team Leader, Creative Services and Sponsorship
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane