Description:
- Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 5
- Hawkesbury campus, with flexible working arrangements
- Salary: $84,096 – $95,103 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Bring the University’s brand to life through creative, innovative, and accessible design.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University’s creative team and make a real impact on student recruitment, engagement, and brand visibility.
As a Graphic Designer, you will produce high-quality, visually engaging materials that bring marketing campaigns, events, and brand initiatives to life. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, under the supervision of the Graphic Design Team Leader and the Head of Content, Creative & Communications, to translate project briefs into creative outcomes that align with the University’s identity and marketing goals.
You will also contribute to the development of a self-service design portal and explore the use of AI to enhance creative workflows, helping the University stay at the forefront of digital-first, accessible design.
What Success Looks Like:
- Deliver creative, high-quality graphic design solutions for marketing, student recruitment, and events
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop digital and print assets that align with the University’s brand
- Support campaigns and service delivery with engaging, accessible design
- Contribute to the development of self-service design resources and AI integration
- Ensure all outputs meet accessibility, compliance, and brand standards
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
- A relevant undergraduate degree and/or demonstrated experience in graphic design or visual communication.
- Proven experience in producing design work in response to client briefs, ideally with a digital first approach.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain design concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of contemporary design trends, utilizing AI in design and digital-based design standards.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
- Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
- Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
- Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Application Details
- Position Enquiries: Direct to Yasmin Spencer, Director, Marketing via y.spencer@westernsydney.edu.au REF259M
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5 March 2026
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
- How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.