Designer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* Temporary Full-Time position ending 4 April 2027
* Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
* Clerk Grade 7/8 - $113,574 to $125,720 plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
* Create high-quality graphic design across digital and print to support School Infrastructure projects and promote safe, modern school facilities.
* Turn complex briefs into clear visuals that engage audiences and meet brand standards.
* Partner with teams and stakeholders to scope design needs, give expert advice and deliver strong visual outcomes on time.
The Designer delivers high-quality, customer-focused graphic design services across digital and print to support School Infrastructure projects, enhancing the division’s brand and communicating its commitment to safe, modern, and sustainable school facilities.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
* Bring strong graphic design skill with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat).
* Translate complex briefs into clear visual content that engage the target audience and meet brand standards.
* Work well with stakeholders to scope design needs, give advice and meet project deadlines.
* Plan and manage multiple tasks while meeting tight timeframes and quality standards.
* Show commitment to public education values and support inclusive, accessible design outcomes.
* 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
* Relevant qualifications in Graphic Design and/or equivalent workplace experience.
* Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
* 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) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Target Question 1:
Describe a time when you had to deliver a design project under a tight deadline with limited information? How did you take initiative and negotiate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and meet the deadline?
Target Question 2:
Can you walk us through a design challenge you faced and explain how you approached it to find an effective solution? What was your thought process and the outcome?
Please also include a PDF copy of your portfolio or a link to your portfolio with your application. Applications that do not include a portfolio will not be considered for shortlisting.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.
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.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date Tuesday, 31st March at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Melody Ziri at .
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 () 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.