As the AO5 Graphic Designer, you will:

- Develop and deliver high-quality creative design solutions that support strategic communication and stakeholder engagement objectives.

- Provide expert advice on visual design, branding, digital communications and whole-of-government requirements to executives and stakeholders.

- Translate complex information into engaging visual content that effectively communicates key messages to diverse audiences.

- Design and produce a wide range of communication materials, including videos, brochures, newsletters, publications, social media assets, presentations, displays, maps and digital or print advertising.

- Build strong relationships with internal clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure communication objectives are understood and achieved.

- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accurate workflow tracking and meeting deadlines.

- Apply accessibility principles and customer-focused design practices to deliver high-quality, compliant communication materials.

- Coordinate external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers, illustrators and animators to ensure quality outcomes and brand consistency.

- Stay informed on emerging design, digital communication and creative technology trends.

- Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards and services.

- Collaborate with graphic design teams across the Department to promote consistency, knowledge sharing and best practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Proven experience creating high-quality visual communication materials within a corporate, government or similarly complex environment.

- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, as well as Microsoft Office applications.

- Solid graphic design, visual communication and digital content creation capabilities.

- Experience working within established corporate branding and style guidelines.





- Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including the creation of accessible PDFs and Microsoft Word documents.

- Ability to develop innovative and contemporary design solutions for complex communication challenges.

- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

- Solid organisational, project management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Desirable

- Minimum five years' experience in graphic design, visual communication, digital design or related creative disciplines.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

- Knowledge of Queensland Government policies, processes and communication requirements.

Our client is a large Queensland Government organisation committed to delivering essential services for communities across the state.

The North Queensland

Region's Communication and Stakeholder Management team plays a critical role in engaging stakeholders and communities through innovative, accessible and strategically aligned communications.

- 9-month contract from September 2026 - June 2027.

- Hourly pay rate between $69-$75.

- AO5-level opportunity within a respected Queensland Government organisation.

- Choice of office location in Cairns or Townsville.

- Flexible work arrangements available following the initial probation period.

- Exposure to diverse and meaningful communication projects that positively impact North Queensland communities.

- Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities to broaden your creative and stakeholder engagement experience.

- Opportunity to work across a variety of creative disciplines, including graphic design, digital communications and videography.

If you are a creative and strategic visual communicator who enjoys transforming complex information into engaging content while building strong stakeholder relationships, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Graphic Designer / Customer & Stakeholder Management (Cairns)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Cairns