Guiding the future of NSW education
Position details
- Clerk Grade 5/6
- Full-time, Salary: $99,938 to $110,271 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
- Temporary opportunity of up to 2 years.
- Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available
- Contact for enquiries: Amy Hendry on [email protected]
About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do.
About the role
We are seeking a creative and customer-focused Graphic Designer to join our Content Design and Delivery team.
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality graphic design solutions across NESA’s digital, print and publication channels, ensuring consistency with NSW Government branding requirements and accessibility standards. Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the organisation, you will transform complex information into clear, engaging and user-friendly visual content that supports NESA’s communication and engagement objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a design professional who enjoys working across a diverse range of projects, collaborating with stakeholders and seeing projects through from concept to final production. You will play a key role in shaping how NESA communicates with schools, teachers, parents and the broader community.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
- Designing and producing engaging print, digital and publication materials that align with NSW Government branding and accessibility requirements.
- Translating complex information into clear, visually appealing and user-friendly content.
- Managing graphic design projects from concept development through to finished artwork and production.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across NESA to understand requirements and deliver effective design solutions.
- Providing advice and support on templates, branding requirements and design best practice across the organisation.
- Preparing artwork for print production and coordinating external suppliers to ensure quality, accuracy and timely delivery.
- Supporting procurement and production processes for printed materials, certificates and other collateral.
- Contributing to a consistent and professional visual identity across all NESA communication channels.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality graphic design outcomes across print and digital channels in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging and accessible visual content.
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external suppliers.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, and Microsoft Office 365.
- Sound knowledge of print production processes, pre-press standards and preparing files for professional print.
- Experience creating content that aligns with brand guidelines, accessibility requirements and user experience principles.
- Experience with video editing and motion graphics will be highly regarded.
Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience in graphic design or similar fields.
We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position.
At NESA you will benefit from:
- An organisation where your contribution has a big impact.
- An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices.
- Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
- Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations.
- Salary packaging options.
- Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues.
Ready to join us?
Key information: If you are a current NESA employee or from another NSW government agency who use SuccessFactors for recruitment, it’s important to apply through SuccessFactors to ensure your application reaches our system in the right place. If you need advice on that process follow this guide.
For all other candidates:
Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 400 words per response - approximately):
- This role requires adherence to NSW Government branding requirements and accessibility standards. Can you describe a time when you worked within strict brand guidelines to create a design? How did you ensure compliance while still delivering an engaging and effective final product?
- This role requires providing design advice and troubleshooting branding issues, as well as ensuring that content is accessible and enhances the user experience. Can you share an example of when you advised a colleague or stakeholder on a design-related issue? How did you ensure the final product was both visually effective and met accessibility standards?
Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles
If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to [email protected]
Close date: Tuesday, 30 June at 11.59pm
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Important information
NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.
Important information
NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges.
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles
