Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 857004
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Graphic Designer works within the Design Unit to deliver professional graphic design services across the Department for Environment and Water and other South Australian Government organisations.
 
The role develops creative and practical design solutions across a range of print, digital and multimedia formats, while maintaining the integrity and consistency of visual identities within the DEW brand architecture and other relevant client identity frameworks. This includes work across some of South Australia's most recognised environmental and visitor brands, including National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia, Cleland Wildlife Park, Seal Bay Conservation Park, Naracoorte Caves National Park, Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, Green Adelaide and the state's Landscape Boards.
 
The role manages multiple design projects, priorities, timelines and budgets, and provides specialist design advice and production expertise to ensure communication materials meet client requirements and support communication, engagement and marketing objectives.
 
No two weeks are the same. Projects range from publications, annual reports and digital content through to visitor information, interpretation, signage, campaigns, illustrations, presentations and environmental communications.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available following an initial period of onboarding and training.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Temporary backfill contract for 6 months

Desirable Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Visual Communications (or other relevant discipline) are desirable.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate department and Fleet Vehicles is desirable.
• Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• This role has been identified as a Position of Trust. You will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to being employed, which is required to be renewed every three years before DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• May be required be required to participate in an on-call roster

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: ASO5 ($92,122 min - $102,456 max) p.a.

Enquiries and Applications to:

Luke Golding, Manager, Design Unit
[email protected]
0439 800 540

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV, a letter of application (maximum two pages), and a portfolio of recent design work.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 22/09/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Senior Graphic Designer - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.