Our Organisation The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is responsible for the management of Sydney Harbour sites including Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands in Woolwich, Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney, Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse.

Our mission is to “bring to life our natural and cultural heritage and provide a lasting legacy for all Australians through conservation, remediation and the adaptive reuse of places in our care”.

Sites that were for many years hidden away from public view are now open for all, containing an extraordinary mix of historic buildings, magnificent harbour views, pristine natural landscapes and defence heritage. These public spaces and parklands now offer major events, exhibitions, venue hire, accommodation, tours and business tenancy.

About the Role

As a modest-sized organisation of approximately 80 staff, the Harbour Trust has a small but passionate Marketing and Communications team. As part of the team, the Design and Marketing Officer provides graphic design and marketing support to the Harbour Trust, ensuring all outputs are aligned to Harbour Trust brand and site-specific guidelines, while enhancing visitor experience through current and new initiatives.

This is a 12-month part-time job share position, working three days per week (Wednesday to Friday), commencing on 26 October 2026.

Role Accountabilities

- Develop creative concepts and design assets that align with the organisation’s brand guidelines and consistency across Harbour Trust marketing and communication channels, supporting the growth of the organisation’s brand awareness and reputation.
- Design visually engaging print and digital marketing material for the Harbour Trust, including but not limited to brochures, annual reports, publications, web graphics, advertising, corporate templates and other ad hoc projects.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from original concept to final delivery,



involving multiple internal stakeholders across the organisation with tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Design and execution of signage projects, including but not limited to events, site identification, wayfinding, interpretation and regulations, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
- Liaise with and manage external suppliers, including but not limited to external design agencies, freelance designers, printers and signage fabricators, as required, including providing branding guidelines, developing briefs, setting timelines and checking proofs.
- Act as brand custodian for the organisation and ensure external facing materials produced by staff are brand compliant and corporate templates are used correctly.
- Maintain inventory of signage across all Harbour Trust sites and update/replace as required.
- Maintain organised files and accessible design assets in the Media Assets and Brand Library, ensuring assets are available for use.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, sustainable signage solutions, best practices, tools and techniques to ensure our designs remain innovative and impactful.
- Jointly manage the Design Inbox with the job-share designer and provide coverage for design enquiries and urgent requests when the other designer is unavailable.

Selection Criteria

- Relevant university level qualifications in visual communication or communication design with proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
- Minimum 4 years’ qualified experience as a Graphic Designer or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of design fundamentals, including typography layout and design as well as application over various mediums and formats including brand, design, print, digital and online.




- Experience with wayfinding and interpretive signage design.
- An understanding of marketing principles and brand positioning.
- An understanding of accessibility and inclusive design.
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a complex team structure, and advise on best practice where needed.
- Excellent level of attention to detail with a proactive approach to resolving practical problems.
- The ability to develop knowledge of legislation and regulations that govern the Harbour Trust.

Desirable

- Current drivers licence
- Experience in designing digital campaigns (websites, animation/motion graphics, paid social media graphics and banners, HTML5 and dynamic banner ads)

Eligibility

- Satisfy a Police Check
- Australian citizenship

Salary and Benefits

- $91,074 to $97,619 pro rata to 3 days per week, plus superannuation.
- Healthy lifestyle cash benefit.
- Purchased leave
- Access to: EAP, Flu Shots, Volunteer leave, study leave, cultural leave, NAIDOC leave, learning and development opportunities and more!

Does this role sound like you? We want to hear from you! How to apply?

To apply for the role, simply submit your application via the 'Quick apply' button and attach the following two documents:

1. Cover letter, outlining why you want the role, and how you address selection criteria (max 2 pages)
2. CV/Resume, outlining your work experience, qualifications and education.

The use of AI tools is permitted to support your application, provided it does not substitute for your own experience or capabilities. Candidates are expected to use AI ethically, remain transparent about its use if asked, and ensure applications are accurate, personalised and their own work. Applications close 11.59pm on 23 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from indigenous Australians, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and people with disabilities. Information about the Harbour Trust can be found at www.harbourtrust.gov.au.

📌 Design and Marketing Officer- 3 days per week (Mosman)
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