Graphic Designer 9-Month Contract with Potential Extension
Office-based with flexible working arrangements after probation

Are you a creative Graphic Designer who loves bringing ideas to life across print, digital and video?
We're seeking a talented visual storyteller to join a high-performing communications team, creating engaging content that connects with communities across North Queensland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real community impact while collaborating with experienced communications and stakeholder engagement professionals.

The Opportunity
As the Graphic Designer, you'll develop high-quality visual communications that support a wide range of stakeholder engagement initiatives. From designing publications and social media assets to producing videos and presentations, no two days will be the same.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll transform complex information into engaging, accessible and visually compelling content while ensuring all work aligns with corporate branding and accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Design creative assets across print, digital and video platforms.
- Produce brochures, publications, newsletters, presentations, maps, social media content and digital advertising.
- Create and edit engaging video content.
- Provide expert advice on branding, visual communication and creative design.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand communication objectives and deliver impactful design solutions.
- Coordinate external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers and other creative specialists.




- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ensure all creative outputs comply with accessibility standards and brand guidelines.
- Stay up to date with emerging design trends and technologies.

About You
You'll be a passionate and innovative designer with excellent creative flair and a strong eye for detail. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have the confidence to manage multiple projects from concept through to delivery.

You'll also bring:

- Strong proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro).
- Experience creating content for both print and digital channels.
- Video editing and multimedia production skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and accessible document creation.
- Experience working within established corporate branding guidelines.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Robust communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly Regarded
- Five or more years' experience in graphic, digital or visual design.
- Tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience within a large corporate or government environment.
- Knowledge of Queensland Government branding or communication processes.





What's on Offer?
- 9-month contract with the potential to extend
- Based in Cairns
- Flexible working arrangements available after an initial probation period
- Opportunity to work on diverse, meaningful projects that positively impact North Queensland communities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Competitive hourly rate

If you're a creative professional who enjoys designing work that informs, engages and inspires, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and portfolio showcasing your best work. For more information, please send your resume and portfolio to [email protected]

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.

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