• $89,674 plus 10% superannuation (pro rata)
• Maximum term contract up until 30 June 2023
• Part time – 0.5

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will make the difference to the City of Melbourne

The City of Melbourne has a new Community Development Branch that is responsible for embedding community development principles and practice across the organisation. Our vision is to enable a just, inclusive and sustainable society where communities are empowered to meaningfully engage, participate and shape their own city. We are taking a place-based approach to how we understand and work with and for our communities, and look to create more value for community through our everyday work as we drive an inclusive and sustainable long-term recovery from Covid-19.

The Strategy and Projects team is the ‘engine room’ that will enable the Branch to run smoothly and achieve its intended outcomes. The team will be responsible for change management and related communications, evidence and measurement, coordinating branch systems and processes and governance support.

The Visual Communications Designer will provide vital communications and marketing support to the branch by designing visual communications materials to meet the communications and change management needs of the branch.

The Visual Communications Designer will deliver on the following priorities:

• Design visual materials that support the Community Development Branch’s communications program and building better awareness and understanding of the community development work that the organisation does.
• Present visual materials, and support colleagues in the presentation of materials, to maximise the impact of the content with our target audience.
• Provide further support to colleagues by explaining design decisions and sharing knowledge of best practice for visual communications.
• Collaborate with other members of the branch and organisation to build a collection of visual resources designed to fit our particular communications needs.
• Coordinate the branch communications with other key branches to strengthen community development messages with internal and external audiences. Design key messages and materials to be consistent with City of Melbourne brand and style.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

1. Demonstrated relevant experience, such as communications or visual design.
2. Demonstrated ability to produce targeted visual materials to support an effective communications and marketing program.
3. Strong skills and demonstrated experience with visual communications design software and programs.
4. A good understanding of communications practices and strategies, including experience with wide-ranging campaigns and delivering complex information to a target audience.
5. High level written and verbal communication skills, including excellent attention to detail.

By joining us, you will become part of a team that is committed to an inclusive culture and to shape the future of this city as one of possibility for all. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

It is a mandatory requirement of the City Of Melbourne for all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

How to Apply

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a cover letter (optional)
• Provide responses to the following questions:

1. What excites you about the possibility of joining our team and taking on this role?
2. What can you bring to this role that will help you and your team succeed?
3. What is the best team culture that you’ve worked with in the past and how did you contribute to that?

For any queries about the role, please send them via email to rushda.halith@melbourne.vic.gov.au, using the subject line: Visual Communications Designer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application and address your covering letter to Rushda Halith, Director Community Development.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you have any questions, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au.