Senior Graphic Designer

Are you a creative person who knows how to bring a brand to life? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days look the same? Join us at the City of PAE, one of South Australia’s most diverse and dynamic communities, and shape the visual identity of a city where people feel welcome, connected, proud and inspired.About the Role This is a permanent full-time position.This is a Level 5 position with a salary of $103,808 per annum + Super.We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to champion and evolve the City of PAE’s visual brand across digital and print platforms. As part of the Marketing & Communications team, you’ll create engaging, accessible and high‑quality design outcomes that reflect our personality - welcoming, trusted, authentic, imaginative, vibrant and bold - while supporting meaningful communication with our community.You’ll play a key role in strengthening our brand, crafting compelling visual stories, and ensuring a consistent, high‑standard experience everywhere our community interacts with us.In this senior, strategic, and hands‑on design role, you will:Lead and shape the City of PAE’s visual brand, ensuring consistent, high‑quality design across all marketing and communications.Translate complex ideas into clear, creative visual communication, providing expert design advice to internal clients and contributing to major campaigns.Manage multiple design projects and maintain core brand assets, including guidelines, visual standards, and image libraries.Collaborate closely with writers, photographers, web specialists and project teams, producing cohesive content while staying across design trends and best practice.About you You are a confident, creative, and collaborative design professional with:A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (essential).Significant experience in a graphic design role within a large, complex, or diverse organisation (essential).Advanced technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.A deep understanding of brand management, visual hierarchy, accessibility, and design best practice.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly and provide constructive design advice.Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.A passion for delivering high‑quality, community focused design that enhances brand reputation and builds connection.More information can be found in the Position Description located below. About Us At the City of PAE, we are committed to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable city. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people, proudly located on Kaurna Country.At PAE we are committed to delivering services, projects and initiatives that support our organisational goals: Thriving Community   -  A city where people have the opportunity to connect and flourish Prosperous Economy -  A city with a thriving economy that enriches its local community Clean and Green City  -  A city that values its natural environment Places for People        -  An accessible city where people love to be Apply Now To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close 10pm on 8 March 2026Confidential enquiries can be directed to Alicha Leikas, Marketing and Communications Leader on alicha.leikas@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.   PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage First Nations peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference  Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Senior Graphic Designer

Are you a creative person who knows how to bring a brand to life? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days look the same? Join us at the City of PAE, one of South Australia’s most diverse and dynamic communities, and shape the visual identity of a city where people feel welcome, connected, proud and inspired.

About the Role 

This is a permanent full-time position.
This is a Level 5 position with a salary of $103,808 per annum + Super.

We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to champion and evolve the City of PAE’s visual brand across digital and print platforms. As part of the Marketing & Communications team, you’ll create engaging, accessible and high‑quality design outcomes that reflect our personality - welcoming, trusted, authentic, imaginative, vibrant and bold - while supporting meaningful communication with our community.

You’ll play a key role in strengthening our brand, crafting compelling visual stories, and ensuring a consistent, high‑standard experience everywhere our community interacts with us.

In this senior, strategic, and hands‑on design role, you will:

  • Lead and shape the City of PAE’s visual brand, ensuring consistent, high‑quality design across all marketing and communications.
  • Translate complex ideas into clear, creative visual communication, providing expert design advice to internal clients and contributing to major campaigns.
  • Manage multiple design projects and maintain core brand assets, including guidelines, visual standards, and image libraries.
  • Collaborate closely with writers, photographers, web specialists and project teams, producing cohesive content while staying across design trends and best practice.

About you 

You are a confident, creative, and collaborative design professional with:

  • A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (essential).
  • Significant experience in a graphic design role within a large, complex, or diverse organisation (essential).
  • Advanced technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
  • A deep understanding of brand management, visual hierarchy, accessibility, and design best practice.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly and provide constructive design advice.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
  • A passion for delivering high‑quality, community focused design that enhances brand reputation and builds connection.

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

About Us 

At the City of PAE, we are committed to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable city. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people, proudly located on Kaurna Country.

At PAE we are committed to delivering services, projects and initiatives that support our organisational goals: 

  • Thriving Community   -  A city where people have the opportunity to connect and flourish 
  • Prosperous Economy -  A city with a thriving economy that enriches its local community 
  • Clean and Green City  -  A city that values its natural environment 
  • Places for People        -  An accessible city where people love to be 

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close 10pm on 8 March 2026

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Alicha Leikas, Marketing and Communications Leader on alicha.leikas@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.   

PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage First Nations peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference  

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