Senior User Interface Designer - 12-Month Contract + Extensions Locations:

Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Hobart

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (onsite for first 6 weeks; must live within reasonable travel time)

Clearance:

Baseline

Start Date:

1 December 2026

Contract Length:

Up to 12 months + extn

We are seeking an experienced Senior UI Designer to join a major digital transformation program delivering accessible, intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for high-impact government services. This role suits someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and can translate ideas into polished, interactive experiences.

About the Role As a Senior UI Designer, you will

Lead UI design across web and application interfaces

Apply accessible and inclusive design principles to ensure usability for all user

Create complex data visualisations, including graphs and map-based visualisations (DCF Level 2)





Rapidly prototype and convert static designs into interactive code

Establish, maintain and govern a UI component library or design system

Facilitate workshops, user research sessions and usability testing

Work closely with UX, product, engineering and stakeholder groups to deliver high-quality outcomes

Key Experience Required

2+ years’ experience in a senior UI design role

Robust capability in accessible, inclusive design and UX best practice

Experience with data visualisation, including complex graphs and map visualisations

Ability to produce rapid prototypes and turn designs into interactive codeExperience establishing and governing a UI component library / design system

Skilled in workshops, user research and usability testing

Desirable Skills

Programming / software development experience (SFIA Level 3)

UX evaluation experience (SFIA Level 5)

📌 Senior UI Designer (Canberra)
🏢 NW People
📍 Canberra