Vacancy Details

Communications Design Officer

  • Salary Range Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 plus 12% super (pro rata)
  • Permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE)
  • We are a diverse and inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip 

City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1,000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation

What’s the role all about 

As Communications Design Officer, you will support the development of high-quality design outcomes across print and digital publications, signage, events and more. You’ll work within established brand guidelines to ensure our visual identity is consistent, contemporary and reflective of our community values. You’ll collaborate across the organisation to bring projects to life with accessible and visually compelling design.

If you can work effectively in a fast paced, customer-focused role with creative flair, and bring positive approach to design solutions and time sensitive deadlines, take this opportunity to join the Communications and Brand team in this permanent, ongoing role. You’ll be based at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible work options available. 

About you

You’re a detail-oriented designer with a passion for clean, accessible, audience-focused design. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can manage competing deadlines, and enjoy supporting others to lift the standard of visual communication.

You are open, considerate, and committed to purpose-driven work that improves how our community accesses important information and services.

What you’ll do 

  • Design for print, digital, signage, wayfinding, events and more
  • Support the upkeep of brand toolkits, style guides, asset libraries and internal templates
  • Work with internal teams to interpret briefs and shape effective visual outcomes
  • Engage and manage relationships with external designers, printers and other suppliers
  • Be accountable for the delivery of projects on time and within budget 

What we’re looking for

  • Degree or diploma in graphic design, communications design or equivalent, OR strong industry experience (3+ years) in lieu of formal qualifications.
  • Must be able to work in Windows OS or willing to learn.
  • Mid- to expert-level skills working in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. Premiere Pro and After Effects skills favourable. Knowledge of Vision 6 eDM platform and UX/UI experience favourable. 
  • Finished art and high-level layout skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Experience in managing design and production, external provider and internal stakeholder relationships.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role communications plays in building trust and strengthening community connections through clear, inclusive, and audience-focused communication.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

We are Proudly Port Phillip. We work together, grow together, we think creatively and strategically with courage and integrity, and we are accountable with community first focus.  

What’s in it for you 

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Important pre-employment requirements   

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). 

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Please submit:

  • Resume – latest and detailed version  
  • Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  
  • Only applicants who provide a visual folio of work will be considered.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Maryann Long, Design Communications Lead via Email: maryann.long@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 19 April 2026

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The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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