About the role

You will develop and adapt designing and producing high-quality assets for our social platforms, websites and print collateral for use both domestically and internationally. Part of the creative and tight Marketing and Communications team, this is a critical function for the growth of the organisation through the creation, development and implementation of strategic and operational graphic design in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

You will have a genuine passion for international development and equity, you’ll value being able to do good.

About you

You will have:

• • An ability to make material compelling to pick up, read and understand.
  • Tertiary education and/or extensive experience in social media marketing and communications. Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.
  • At least 2 years in a graphics and design role is desirable, with a recent design portfolio.
  • Experience at a senior experience in corporate, major donor or NFP.
  • Exemplary communication skills, including persuasive negotiating and public speaking abilities.
  • A strong commitment and alignment with INA’s mission, vision and values and philosophy statement.

About us

We are innovative, growing and committed to making a difference.

INA is a DFAT fully-accredited international development organisation working with the poorest and most marginalised communities, especially women and children, to eliminate poverty and its causes, regardless of affiliation.

We are almost 50 years old and are 1 of only 41 fully Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-accredited Australian NGOs working in international development. This accreditation means that we meet the highest program standards.

We support impact through innovative partnerships and conduct national education programs with Australian students. INA is grounded in Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential.

INA is different because we:

• Focus on women and children in three key areas: Education, Health and Livelihoods,
• Work in Southeast Asia, South Asia & Eastern Africa (currently Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines),
• Commit to in-country projects and partners and work through local staff and volunteers. We believe this is respectful and supports the development of more substantial and sustainable partner organisations and community outcomes,
• Believe in poverty alleviation through cross-cutting approaches to community development. This approach lets us partner with donors and other agencies committed to holistic poverty alleviation, focusing on community-prioritised needs.
• Our work is grounded in Christian values as we strive for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential,
• Conduct national education programs with Australian students that align with the Australian Curriculum to help youth clarify their personal purposes and increase empathy and understanding of global poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals,
• Bring our funding contributors and in-country partners closer together to easily co-design projects with all stakeholders to support innovation and alignment of programs, and,
• Is efficient and currently allocates over 83% of funds to overseas projects or community education programs.

Inquiries: David Ensor, Chief Executive Officer – (03) 9877-7177 / [email protected], using the subject line: Graphic and Web Designer - Flexible location enquiry via EthicalJobs

INA recognises and rewards our staff and can offer a number of attractive benefits; NGO salary packaging, flexible working conditions, professional development opportunities and free parking.

Job share arrangements are negotiable with suitable candidates.

A position description is attached.

Background checks

INA is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from Australian Residents with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with a disability.

INA is committed to all children’s safety and best interest accessing International Needs-supported services and programs and workplace.

Relevant background checks including Working With Children, police and reference checks will be completed before the preferred candidate’s employment is confirmed.