Adviser, Graphic Design

Design work seen by millions of Victorians.
Real projects. Real impact. Real purpose. Join a modern, forward-thinking department at the forefront of transforming government services. As our Adviser, Graphic Design, you’ll play a key role in shaping how Victorians experience government — translating complex information into clear, accessible and engaging design. From high-profile announcements to community-facing campaigns, your work will support major programs and reach diverse audiences across the state. You’ll help ensure our materials are not only visually strong, but inclusive, accessible and aligned with Victorian Government standards. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values fresh thinking, encourages creativity and understands the power of good design to build trust and deliver impact. If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to see your design make a difference at scale, this role is for you

Key Accountabilities

• Develop highly engaging and creative visual content for distribution across all DGS online and offline channels to support group priorities and major projects.
• Leverage innovative and cost-effective approaches to produce customer-centric creative outcomes that comply with whole-of-Victorian Government and department branding, accessibility and inclusion requirements.
• Contribute towards the creation of an exciting, engaging user experience for staff, customers and the community through the effective use of customer-focused design outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of best-practice design techniques, accessibility standards, and digital design principles.
• Work both autonomously and collectively as part of the broader Communication team.
• Practise cultural safety by helping to create environments, relationships and processes that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.
• Provide surge support for other priorities within the division where required. 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the development and delivery of highly engaging graphic design materials for a range of digital and print channels.
• Extensive experience and highly proficient skills using Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Good working knowledge and demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Canva, highly desirable.
  
  

This is an ongoing role. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. All applications should include:  

• a resume; and  
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
  
• a portfolio of relevant work (please include links or attachments)
  

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.