Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Graphic Designer

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in New South Wales, serving one of Sydney’s most culturally, socially, and economically diverse communities. We provide 28 essential services, including childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities, aquatic centres, and events to over 380,000 residents.

The Role
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic team player to deliver end-to-end graphic design solutions for internal customers. This role involves adhering to brand guidelines, managing individual projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with our community’s needs.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Design a variety of collateral, adhering to brand strategy and style guidelines.
• Develop end-to-end graphic and digital design projects in alignment with customer briefs.
• Create and present concepts for major initiatives.
• Interpret and organize information hierarchies effectively when designing collateral.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure projects resonate with our community.
• Manage communication with internal stakeholders from project briefing to delivery.
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives.
• Create and manage templates for customers in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. 
• Creating advertisements, posters, banners, newsletters, publications, digital assets including web and social media content to maintain design standards.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in visual, graphic or communication design combined with at least five years graphic design industry experience.
• At least five years of industry experience in producing innovative and high-quality graphic, visual, and digital design collateral.
• Demonstrated experience in creating targeted and engaging creative content.
• Highly skilled Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. Experience with After Effects, Adobe Express Adobe Premier would be desirable.
• Fundamental knowledge in and Microsoft Office programs Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Solid understanding of pre-press production and digital formats, with the ability to oversee the production of publications and display materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers to achieve impactful outcomes for the community.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $90,858 (Grade G, Step1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Martin Bampton at martin.bampton@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.