Graphic Designer

Do you want to do meaningful design work that reaches real communities across North Queensland? This is your chance to join a long-term government contract delivering impactful visual communications from Cairns.

THE ROLE

Talent Street is partnering with a Queensland state government organisation to find an experienced Graphic Designer for a contract role based in Cairns, QLD. This is an office-based position with flexible work arrangements available to negotiate after an initial probation period. The contract runs until the end of June 2027, with two further 12-month extensions on offer — giving you genuine long-term stability.

You'll be producing high-quality creative work across print, digital, video and social media to support a regional stakeholder and community engagement programme, working alongside executives, multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Developing and delivering creative design solutions aligned to strategic regional objectives
• Designing and producing a broad range of materials including brochures, newsletters, publications, presentations, maps, digital and print advertisements, and social media content
• Editing and producing video content and motion graphics
• Providing expert visual design and digital communications advice to regional executives and internal stakeholders
• Managing workflow and competing project priorities using project management tools
• Liaising with external suppliers such as printers, photographers, videographers and animators
• Ensuring all deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility standards and budget requirements
• Collaborating with design teams across the department to maintain consistency and share knowledge

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-calibre creative work for large corporate or government organisations
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including accessible PDF and Word document creation
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects under pressure
• Experience working within corporate branding and style guidelines

NICE TO HAVE

• Minimum five years' experience in graphic design, digital or visual communications
• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design or a related discipline
• Familiarity with Queensland Government processes and policies

ABOUT TALENT STREET

Talent Street is a specialist technology recruitment agency connecting top IT professionals with leading organisations across Australia.

TO APPLY

Click Apply Now or reach out to Cheska Mitra directly at ******@talentstreet.com.au to schedule a confidential chat.