Description:
- Excellent career opportunity with ongoing training & development
- Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
- We are moving to Macquarie Park in 2026!
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
Do you have experience designing creative, inspiring, professional publications and graphics and are looking for your next career move? We are on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Graphic Designer to join our Communications Team.
You will work with all groups of Council to provide creative graphic design services for print and online audiences. You will be responsible for strengthening the City of Ryde’s brand and promoting its services, events and initiatives through designing and delivering a range of high quality publications and web graphics, from concept to finished art. You will also be responsible for assisting with producing content for Council’s web site.
Applying your proven experience working in a similar role, you will work well independently and with a supportive and progressive team to come up with creative solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual.
About You
- Appropriate tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, Communications or relevant field
- Experience in designing creative and professional publications, including long form documents and web graphics
- Experience in designing and coordinating a range of publications and promotional material from concept to finished art
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and foster relationships, both internally and externally
Your commencing annual salary will range from $84,308.22 to $96,954.45 + Superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times that suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Portfolio and Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Renee Mitchell on 0403 791 023 for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety