Design and Publishing Coordinator

Design and Publishing Coordinator

• Employment type: Full-time, Ongoing
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
• Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport

About this role
This is a newly created lead role within the Design and Brand Unit of the Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch, NSW Ministry of Health. The role is responsible for creative services and brand management across NSW Health.

The Design and Publishing Coordinator coordinates and allocates Design and Publishing work across the in-house design team and external suppliers, including coordinating with NSW Government departments and the government brand and design policies and regulations on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health. 

Crown Clerk 7/8, salary from$106,025 - $117,363 plus Super and annual leave loading.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing 

In this role, you will coordinate Design and brand requirements across NSW Health.

Key to your success, you’ll be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key staff in public health organisations and in other relevant NSW government agencies. Responsibilities include to:

• Allocate and coordinate the workflow of all print and digital publishing projects from receipt to delivery
• Manage copyright requests on behalf of NSW Health
• Coordinate brand exemption and transition procedures, including liaising with other government departments
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external providers to prepare quotes for publishing projects
• Manage register of collateral for various NSW Health events
• Research and provide advice on distribution strategies for publishing projects
• Commission projects in collaboration with authorised external contractors and suppliers
• Provide graphic Design and desktop publishing support to in-house graphic designers (proof- reading, reviewing and editing proofs)
• Research, provide advice and oversee the delivery on the most appropriate and cost effective formats (print and/or digital) for events and Publishing projects.
• Administer print and Publishing estimates and invoicing
• Identify opportunities to apply new processes, technology and products that maximise engagement with target audiences.
• Work closely with the Design team to mitigate and resolve delays, errors or budget issues

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• Extensive Design and production experience
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• The ability to work within a close team environment and provide support when necessary

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND attach a response to the TWO target questions below:

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. In this role you will be required to manage multiple deadlines with conflicting priorities. Explain a situation where you have been required to manage deliverables for multiple projects with conflicting deadlines. What were they and what was the outcome?
2. You have been provided a brief that has a very specific asset request but you know from experience there is a better way to effectively communicate. Provide an example of when you have been presented with this. What was the original request; what was the better way to communicate; how did you communicate this to the stakeholder, and what was the outcome?

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 16 April, 2024

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