Job description
Our Federal Government department based in Townsville is looking for an experienced design and publications professional to join their team on a temporary contract due to commence 8 January 2024 through to 30 June 2024.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Our ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker who is open to change. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Provide graphic design services in hard copy and website including graphs, maps, table and info graphics.
- Plan and deliver printing services including concepts and designs.
- Writing specifications and manage supplies for design and printing services.
- Meeting all deadlines with Quality Assurance and proof reading.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to facilitate the work of the complaints handling function.
- Actively participate in an environment where learning and information sharing is encouraged.
Our ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker who is open to change. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Qualifications in graphic design or relevant demonstrated experience in a related area.
- Experience with the Adobe software suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Word.
- High level of experience in production and dissemination of information products incorporating contemporary design methods and knowledge of printing techniques.
- Your previous work reflects the corporate style and is appropriate for the audience and purpose.
- The successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship at time of application.
- Desirable:
- Qualifications in project management.
- Demonstrated experience in design and/or production of scientific information.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
