APS5 Graphic Designer contract in Canberra.
Publication-heavy role across Adobe CC, print, digital and accessible design.
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APS5 Graphic Designer | Federal Government | Canberra based
3-month contract with possible extension up to 12 months
Adobe CC, print publications, digital design and accessibility focus
McArthur is seeking an experienced
APS5 Graphic Designer
to support a Federal Government department in Canberra on an initial
3-month labour hire contract
, with possible extension up to 12 months.
This is a full-time role suited to a confident designer with strong experience across
print publications, digital design, finished artwork, accessibility and brand-compliant communication materials
.
You will be working within a busy communications environment, producing high-quality visual communication products including publications, brochures, newsletters, posters, infographics, digital assets and other design collateral.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for developing creative concepts and producing finished artwork for a range of print and digital communication products.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, account managers, clients and external suppliers to deliver accurate, engaging and accessible materials within agreed timeframes.
The role requires strong technical design ability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple design requests in a fast-moving environment.
Key responsibilities
Designing and producing high-quality print and digital communication materials
Creating publications, newsletters, brochures, posters, infographics and other visual assets
Preparing finished artwork for print and digital publication
Applying departmental brand guidelines and visual identity standards
Ensuring design outputs meet accessibility requirements and best practice
Liaising with internal stakeholders, clients,



account managers and external suppliers
Managing multiple design projects and competing deadlinesSupporting print production workflows and supplier coordination
Maintaining accuracy, consistency and strong attention to detail across all outputs
About you
The ideal candidate will have strong graphic design experience, particularly across
government, corporate, not-for-profit or large organisational communications environments
.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years' industry experience, ideally with solid print publication experience
Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly
InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Demonstrated experience designing print and digital communication products
Strong understanding of print production processes and preparing artwork for publication
Experience working within brand guidelines and approval processes
Understanding of accessibility requirements for print and digital materials
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work to deadline
A strong portfolio or examples of relevant design work
Mandatory requirements
To be considered, you must:
Be an Australian citizen
Be based in Canberra or able to work from Canberra
Be willing to complete required pre-engagement checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Be able to obtain and/or maintain required government security clearance requirements
Candidates with an existing
Baseline clearance
will be highly regarded.
Why apply?
This is a great opportunity for a capable graphic designer to contribute to meaningful Federal Government communication work, producing materials that support important public-facing and internal programs.
You will be joining a professional communications environment where your design, publication and stakeholder skills will be highly valued.
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📌 Aps5 Graphic Designer (Canberra)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Canberra