Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Media and Communications
Job title Graphic Designer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 24260016 RTF 350214 Closing 29/06/2026
Contact officer Sienna Richards on 08 8923 9804 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/tri-services-transition
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350214
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide expert knowledge and advice and work collaboratively with content experts and internal clients to develop high quality
graphic design and publication services that support delivery of key organisational projects and initiatives.
Context statement
NT Fire and Emergency Services protect people, property, and the environment from fire, flood, severe weather, and other hazards.
The Media and Communications unit supports these objectives by providing advice and support in media relations, marketing,
internal and digital communications, stakeholder engagement, protocol and recognition matters, strategic communications,
communications policy, and event support.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide professional design services and produce high quality communications collateral to support communications and
engagement objectives including reports, documents, fact sheets, brochures, advertisements for online and print mediums, and
other materials as required, including rank slide insignia, metallic ornamentation, and medals and awards.
2. Work closely with teams across NTFES to ensure design work is completed on time, within prescribed brand guidelines, and to
budget.
3. Provide advice, develop and implement design concepts to enhance the profile of NTFES to its stakeholders.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level graphic design and a creative portfolio.
2. Excellent computer design skills including professional experience in the use of publishing and image editing software (such as
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator or similar) and business applications including the Microsoft Office
suite: Word and PowerPoint.
3. Proven ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment managing projects and creating appropriate design
concepts within often competing deadlines.
4. Excellent understanding of design layout and pre-press requirements.
5. Proven high-level written communication, proofing and editing skills, with good attention to detail.
6. Well-developed interpersonal skills conducive to developing and maintaining effective relationships, understanding and
maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Qualification in graphic design or other relevant discipline(s).
2. Experience using AI assisted creative workflows.
3. Photography skills and experience.
Further information
The successful applicant must consent to a criminal history and intelligence data check and have no significant criminal history. The
successful applicant may occasionally be required to travel to regional areas.
