AO5 Graphic Designer / Customer & Stakeholder Management

Create engaging digital, print & multimedia content supporting major infrastructure projects across North QLD

Your new company
A large Queensland Government department responsible for connecting communities and delivering critical infrastructure projects is seeking an experienced AO5 Graphic Designer (Customer & Stakeholder Management) to join their dynamic Communications and Stakeholder Management team. This is a 9-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options available, offering the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across North Queensland. The position can be based in either Cairns or Townsville.
Your new role
Reporting to the Communications and Stakeholder Management team, you will play a key role in developing engaging visual content that supports stakeholder engagement, community consultation and strategic communications initiatives. You will create high-quality creative solutions across print, digital, video and online platforms while ensuring consistency with government branding and accessibility standards.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering high-quality creative design solutions that support strategic communication objectives and engage diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Providing expert visual design and digital communication advice to executives, project teams and key stakeholders.
• Designing and producing a wide range of communication materials including videos, brochures, newsletters, displays, presentations, social media content, maps, publications and digital advertising.
• Translating complex information into engaging visual content that is accessible, informative and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinating external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers, illustrators and other creative service providers.
• Providing technical support and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the communications function.
• Collaborating with graphic design teams across the department to promote consistency, innovation and best practice.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced graphic design professional with a strong portfolio of creative work and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You will also possess:

• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Strong skills across graphic design, digital communications, visual storytelling and content creation.
• Experience producing high-quality creative work within large corporate or government environments.
• Working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the creation of accessible digital documents.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

What you'll get in return

• 9-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, offering excellent long-term stability.
• Competitive AO5 hourly rate + super
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and community engagement projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements following initial probation period.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, or for more information, please contact Isabel Azcune at Hays on 07 4049 2901 or email Isabel.Azcune@hays.com.au.
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