• Join a true values based organisation empowering the lives of women, children & families
• Flexibility – Hybrid work from home & our modern offices in LaTrobe St Melbourne opposite the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens
• Full time, 12 month contract
• $94,568 + super, generous salary packaging benefits (up to $18,000/year tax – free) & gifted leave

The Senior Graphic Designer is a newly-created and hands-on position. This position will be responsible for the design and development of all external and internal marketing and communications materials.

About you

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Extensive experience in a graphic design role (5 years minimum)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end design projects
• Knowledge of design principles from print to digital and proven ability to develop creative and on-brand design solutions across mediums
• Proven ability to produce ideas and concepts for campaigns
• Strong communication skills to interpret and negotiate briefs with stakeholders
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to advise stakeholders on options and best solution based on brief
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, a current Employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (International Police Check if resided overseas in the last 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

About us

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.
We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change.

We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $18,000 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.