Graphic Designer | State Government Contract | Cairns or Townsville

Are you a creative Graphic Designer who loves bringing ideas to life across print, digital and video? We're looking for an experienced designer to join a busy communications team, creating engaging visual content that informs, connects and inspires communities across North Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about delivering high quality creative work that makes an impact. What you'll be doing • Designing engaging visual content across print, digital, social media and video platforms • Producing brochures, publications, presentations, newsletters, advertisements, displays, maps and other communication materials • Creating and editing video content for a range of communication campaigns • Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand communication objectives and translate complex information into clear, engaging visual solutions • Providing advice on branding, creative design and visual communication best practice • Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality • Coordinating with external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers and illustrators when required • Ensuring all work aligns with accessibility standards and established brand guidelines • Keeping up to date with design trends and contributing ideas to continually improve creative outputs About you You'll be an experienced Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to deliver professional, polished creative work across multiple channels. We're looking for someone with: • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro • Experience producing creative content across print, digital and video • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and creating accessible documents • Experience working within corporate or government branding guidelines • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities • A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for high quality design Experience working within large corporate or government environments will be highly regarded, as will tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design or a related discipline. What's on offer • Hourly rates from $69.21 to $75.09 + Super, depending on experience and suitability • Initial contract till end of June 2027 with 2 x 12 month extension options • Based in either Cairns or Townsville • Office based position with flexible work arrangements available after the initial probation period • Opportunity to work on meaningful communication projects that make a real impact across North Queensland If you're a creative professional who enjoys solving communication challenges through outstanding design, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and portfolio showcasing your best work Applications Close 20th August 2026 *Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted