Graphic Designer (Pool)

The future of transport?

Be part of it

Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) gives you the opportunity to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation.  We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

At the Department of Transport, we believe in fostering collaboration, promoting well-being, embracing adaptability, and embracing accountability to create a positive work environment and deliver exceptional services to our customers.

Collaboration          |          Wellbeing         |        Adaptability       |         Accountability

The Opportunity

A creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our Communications team.

In this role you will work collaboratively to provide a broad range of graphic design services for diverse projects across the Department.   The graphic design products and materials you develop will be used in both traditional and digital communication channels internally and externally and will need to meet required accessibility standards.

You will be highly skilled and knowledgeable in current graphic design tools, principles and practices across traditional print and digital channels, including the website, intranet, and social media.

As our ideal candidate, you will have a positive can-do attitude, be able to deliver innovative graphic design solutions and have a clear commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Ann Lazaro, Manager Digital Communications on (08) 6551 6***.

This is a 24 month fixed term contract opportunity, with the possibility of extension or permanency.

About you

• Demonstrated creative experience and ability in developing design solutions for print and digital materials.
• Demonstrated skills designing materials consistent with relevant style and accessibility (WCAG 2.1) guidelines.
• Work collaboratively to manage competing stakeholder requirements and deadlines.
• Educate DoT staff about our brand and advocate for its consistent application internally and externally.
• Expertly use industry-standard design software packages in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite - such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop on a Windows OS.
• Work to agreed service delivery priorities and business objectives to achieve desired outcomes.
• Cultivate strong, productive working relationships and partnerships.
• Be positive, flexible and adaptable to meet the ever-changing needs of the business unit.

As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work options with possibility working from home or alternate locations.
• A varied and exciting role where you will handle a wide range of customer enquiries.
• Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.
• Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
• Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
• A fabulous employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6***.

Application Process

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only.

We require you to submit:

1. A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
2. A covering letter (maximum two (2) pages) outlining your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role. Please include a link to your current portfolio.
3. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

What is a recruitment pool?

This is a pool recruitment process; we use recruitment pools to build a bank of talent who we feel might be suited to future opportunities within the Department of Transport. You may join us on a full-time, part-time, fixed term or permanent basis however an appointment is not guaranteed.

This pool process can be used to fill other part time and full-time positions that may arise over the next twelve months.

The recruitment pool will remain open for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of first appointment. 

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months.