Graphic Designer | State Government Contract | Cairns Or Townsville

Job Description

Are you a creative Graphic Designer who loves bringing ideas to life across print, digital and video? We're looking for an experienced designer to join a busy communications team, creating engaging visual content that informs, connects and inspires communities across North Queensland.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering high quality creative work that makes an impact.

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What you'll be doing

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• Designing engaging visual content across print, digital, social media and video platforms
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• Producing brochures, publications, presentations, newsletters, advertisements, displays, maps and other communication materials
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• Creating and editing video content for a range of communication campaigns
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• Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand communication objectives and translate complex information into clear, engaging visual solutions
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• Providing advice on branding, creative design and visual communication best practice
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• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality
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• Coordinating with external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers and illustrators when required
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• Ensuring all work aligns with accessibility standards and established brand guidelines
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• Keeping up to date with design trends and contributing ideas to continually improve creative outputs
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About you

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You'll be an experienced Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to deliver professional, polished creative work across multiple channels.

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We're looking for someone with:

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• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
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• Experience producing creative content across print, digital and video
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• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and creating accessible documents
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• Experience working within corporate or government branding guidelines
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• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
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• A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills
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• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for high quality design
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Experience working within large corporate or government environments will be highly regarded, as will tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related discipline.

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What's on offer

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• Hourly rates from $69.21 to $75.09 + Super, depending on experience and suitability
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• Initial contract till end of June 2027 with 2 x 12 month extension options
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• Based in either Cairns or Townsville
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• Office based position with flexible work arrangements available after the initial probation period
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• Opportunity to work on meaningful communication projects that make a real impact across North Queensland
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Applications Close 20th August 2026

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*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted