Graphic Designer

Posted: 26/09/2024

Closing date: 14/10/2024

Job type: Ongoing  

Full time / Part time: Part time (2 days / 15 hours per week)

Location: Canberra or remote

Salary classification: Level 5 $92,836 (pro rata) including up to 17% superannuation

About the Australian Academy of Science

The Australian Academy of Science is a national learned academy of distinguished Australian scientists. For over 70 years, the Academy has championed science for the benefit of all.

We are a non-government not-for-profit organisation convening the country’s leading experts from broad scientific fields to provide independent evidence-based advice and advocacy that informs government policy, aids decision making across industry, guides public debate, supports STEM education outcomes and contributes to global science.

The Academy’s office is in Canberra. We operate out of two iconic heritage listed buildings, the Shine Dome and Ian Potter House, in the centre of the city.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the Academy Fellows and employees live and work, and to their elders, past and present.

Our culture

The Academy reflects organisational values that earn and sustain trust.

The Academy: is independent, non-partisan and ethical; acts with integrity, honesty and transparency; supports diversity and inclusion; and is respectful of sources of knowledge, such as those of First Nations peoples.

We offer a safe, flexible and inclusive work environment and strive to create an environment that connects, respects and values staff. We promote a culture that supports collaboration, initiative and ingenuity, investing in staff to nurture and develop them as professionals.

Employee benefits

The Academy strives to provide its staff with exceptional benefits and support.

Benefits available to staff at the Academy include:

• free parking in the city
• up to 17% superannuation
• salary packaging options
• flexible working hours
• paid Christmas closedown
• employee assistance program
• professional development support.

About the role

The Academy’s graphic design capability is recognised as high quality and creative. The Graphic Designer works as part of the Production Services team to drive engagement with science and support the Academy’s activities through publications, digital assets and other material.

Along with regular corporate work there are frequent opportunities to suggest concepts, try new things and show your creative side, including making graphics for social media and events and presenting complex information as infographics and data visualisations.

This ongoing part-time (15 hours per week) position works closely with our existing Graphic Designer.

Our preference is for the person in this position to work Monday and Tuesday, or Monday to Wednesday, so we have a designer available each day.

The role is based in Canberra, but requests for remote work within Australia will be considered.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Editor:

• Design, develop and maintain printed and digital publications and other products requiring graphic design, including layout, typesetting and prepress, to a high standard and within tight timeframes and budgets.
• Advise and work on graphic design projects in collaboration with the other Graphic Designer, Academy teams, and senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain Academy photo and graphic design assets related to the position, and contribute to the development and use of our digital asset management system.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on the use of the Academy brand.
• Engage with printers and other suppliers on Academy requirements, including obtaining quotes and monitoring costs and quality standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Expert user of Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator and Acrobat.
• Qualifications in graphic design or a related field are highly desirable.

Selection criteria

• Highly developed graphic design knowledge and skills, demonstrated by a portfolio that includes high-quality accessible digital and printed publications and products such as reports, banners, posters, web and social media graphics, and other communications materials.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through to completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively on projects with a wide range of people, including senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment and ability to work on several concurrent projects.
• Data visualisation, infographic or illustration skills, or willingness to develop.
• A commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, WHS and equity principles.

Contact details

Further information on the position is available from Robyn Diamond via hr@science.org.au

Applications

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please apply by including:

• your resume, including examples of or a link to your portfolio
• a statement of claims summarising how you believe your skills and experience would be a good fit for the role (max two pages please).

Apply for this role here.

Please note the Video Interview is OPTIONAL and will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

Applications close 9am Monday 14 October 2024

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. The Australian Academy of Science values social and cultural diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people with disability. The Academy is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. The Academy supports and promotes flexible work practices