Graphic Designer

The Student Engagement portfolio excels in providing effective student engagement across digital channels and platforms at Curtin, as well as targeted interventions with the aim of supporting student success. This team supports and provides best practice advice across Curtin on meeting the internal digital communication and platform objectives of the University. 

The Graphic Designer supports visual communications across the various digital student engagement channels in order to develop and improve the overall student experience.  

In this role you will  

This role is responsible for the conception, development and production of high-quality and best practice design services for Curtin’s student engagement needs. You will work collaboratively as part of the Digital Student Engagement team to deliver design services that optimise the student experience and promote student satisfaction and retention. In this role, you will also support the wider Student Experience portfolio in developing infographics and other visual methods for displaying reports.   

Responsibilities include  

• Create and deliver high quality design services for the University, and provide finished work across a variety of a channels/media, purposes and audiences, including but not limited to: 
• Design content for a range of digital channels, including digital screens, social media, websites and video. 
• Develop style guides for student experience areas. 
• Develop infographics and other visual methods of displaying reports. 
• Work collaboratively with Digital Communication Coordinators as appropriate to ensure all assigned design briefs are delivered on time and meet all customer and business objectives. 
• Ensure all design material is of high quality best practice standard, is aligned with Curtin’s mission and values, and that information is accurate and consistent across all publishing channels and that all design material complies with Curtin brand identity style guidelines, user experience and accessibility standards and legislative requirements. 
• Contribute to the development of best practice internal production processes and office systems, and engage in their continuous improvement. 

• Easily accessible location with great parking, bus station and end of trip facilities 
• Vibrant campus with an array of food trucks, coffee shops and restaurants 
• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions. 
• Wellness is part of our culture, and we encourage positive lifestyle choices through a range of activities and initiatives. 
• A vibrant campus with gym, child care, wellness programs, medical and counselling services. 
• Curtin continues to be a leader in reconciliation in the Higher Education sector, being one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevate RAP - the highest level within Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP Framework. 
• The University has recently been named as one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA) 
• A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai. 

For further information on Curtin’s employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/ 

We are looking for someone with 

• A diploma qualification with considerable relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training. 
• Demonstrated high-level graphic design skills using professional design software.  
• Knowledge of web design and content management systems. 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Demonstrated ability to organise time and workload in order to meet deadlines and maintain control of multiple tasks. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients. 
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability & willingness to adopt agile processes and methodologies. Experience in a tertiary education environment or a large and complex organisation (desirable). 

Candidates should note that some Curtin University positions are covered by the Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces. www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policy-wa-workforces

If the position you are applying for is covered by this policy, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status (or formally granted exemption) prior to commencing employment.

Curtin University requires you to provide a cover letter and resume to include sufficient information and examples to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.   

To view a copy of the role’s Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:  

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Applications close: 9:00pm AWST, Tuesday 1st February 2022  

Contact details  

If you have a query in relation to the application process please contact our careers team on [email protected]  

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin 

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.  

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes. 

We have received recognition in this area: 

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia). 
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2020). 
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019) 

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.