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• Employment Type: Full Time Permanent  

• Remuneration: $88717 + 17% super + leave loading (level 5) 

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus    

Why Your Role Matters  

UNSW Library is a leading Australian research library, supporting a diverse community of academic and research staff and students across multiple campuses and affiliated institutes. 

We are seeking a Publications & Visual Design Officer to join our Special Collections & Exhibitions unit. Reporting to the Publications & Visual Communications Coordinator, this new role will help develop and maintain high-quality publications and visual communications, ensuring a consistent and compliant visual identity across all Library services, both digital and physical. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining digital content for the Library’s website and online platforms, ensuring brand compliance 

• Support design and production of materials such as presentations, signage, promotional items, merchandise, and infographics 

• Help develop and organise the Library Image Bank for use across communication channels 

• Research vendors, obtain quotes, and manage sourcing of supplies 

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on timelines and deliverables

• Provide basic design advice and support on branding compliance to Library staff 

You can access the full responsibilities of the role in the position description.  

Who You Are  

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSW’s values, aims and commitment and comes with: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience. Graphic design qualifications and experience essential 

• Demonstrated current proficiency using design and presentation software, specifically the Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint 

• Experience in photographing events, spaces and portraits, including knowledge of camera equipment, composition and post-production editing 

• Effective time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and ethically use AI technologies to streamline workflows 

• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to work effectively as part of a creative team and the ability to articulate creative concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively whilst adhering to procedural guidelines and task directives 

• A strong eye for detail ensuring accuracy, quality and consistency across all exhibition materials 

• Knowledge of intellectual property, Artificial Intelligence, copyright and moral rights laws and conventions as they relate to creation of visual communications assets. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.  

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include:   

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments   

• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period   

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)  

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the following role priorities (max 200 words per question): 

Question 1: The Publications & Visual Design Officer works in a collaborative and creative Library team. Tell us how working collaboratively has led to better outcomes in your design work, citing a recent example. 

Question 2: UNSW Library follows strict branding and style guidelines established by the University. Tell us about a time you have had to design visual assets in accordance with branding and style guidelines. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you resolve them? 

Question 3: Accessibility is a core element of UNSW Library’s visual communications. What is your understanding of design principles that support accessibility? 

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.  

Applications close:  30 October 7PM

Get in touch for any question or support: Jane Knowles, Associate Director Research Collections & Exhibitions, at j.knowles@unsw.edu.au  

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed