• Part time Fixed Term Contract
• $81,672 per annum plus Superannuation 
• Join the Strategic Communications team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Help shape how our community sees, understands and connects with Council.

We’re looking for a talented and organised Graphic Designer who can bring Hume’s visual identity to life across print, digital and online channels. If you’re passionate about design, brand integrity and creative problem‑solving, this role is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing and most diverse communities.

About the role

As our Graphic Designer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring Hume City Council’s visual communications are clear, consistent and engaging. You will work across a wide range of projects − from community newsletters and brochures to digital campaigns, photography and brand governance.

Your work will help staff communicate effectively, strengthen Council’s corporate identity and ensure our community receives information they can trust and understand.

What you’ll do

• Brand management
  • Ensure all in‑house designed materials meet Council’s corporate identity, strategic objectives and Hume Values
  • Develop and maintain brand guidelines, templates and procedures that support consistent and effective visual communication
  • Provide expert advice to staff to help them apply Council’s identity correctly
  • Monitor marketing and communications materials for brand compliance and resolve any issues
  • Manage relationships with external graphic designers and maintain a preferred supplier list
     
• Graphic design
  • Create high‑quality designs for print and digital platforms, ensuring they are accessible, consistent and aligned with the brand
  • Produce original concepts with strong creativity, innovation and technical judgment
  • Carry out design production tasks including scanning, layout, desktop publishing and electronic pre‑press
  • Work closely with external printers, paper suppliers and agencies to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality production
  • Maintain design systems, processes and policies to support efficient delivery
  • Oversee the production and timely distribution of Council’s print materials such as brochures, newsletters and pamphlets
  • Ensure all projects undergo thorough proofing, checking and quality assurance}
     
• Photography
  • Plan, arrange and capture photographs for Council’s external communications
  • Upload, tag and maintain images within Council’s digital asset library
     
• Other responsibilities
  • Provide advice across the organisation on effective communication and opportunities to positively profile Council and the City
  • Contribute to communication policies, systems and continuous improvement projects
  • Support administrative tasks including purchasing, invoice processing and information management
  • Participate in local and regional networks to stay up to date with emerging trends and good practice
  • Assist with Council events, functions and activities as required

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have strong graphic design skills with a portfolio showcasing both print and digital work
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and strong organisation
• Understand brand governance and enjoy helping others use visual identity well
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with internal clients and external suppliers
• Can balance multiple projects and deliver quality work within deadlines
• Are proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and enthusiastic about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.