Graphic Designer

Design for a cultural icon! Elevate the NFSA\'s brand and inspire audiences across Australia through bold and captivating campaigns!

Salary: $94,563 – $105,910 p.a. plus superannuation

Job Type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time

Location: Pyrmont, Sydney

Closing Date: at 11:59PM AEST on Sunday 22 June 2025

About the National FIlm and Sound Archive of Australia 

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world’s oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country’s most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia’s most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA’s capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians.

We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne.

We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling. 

We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff. 

Cultural Values 

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.

About the Team 

The Marketing, Design and Digital Audiences team is part of the Marketing and Communications Branch. The Branch contains the marketing, communications, editorial and content teams. 

Working closely with another Graphic Designer and our Creative Multimedia Producer, the role will be a key member of the creative team of three sitting within the Marketing and Communications team. The team works closely with NFSA staff across all business areas to support the strategic direction and draws audiences to our national digital platforms and onsite programs and events in Canberra.

The Opportunity 

The Graphic Designer plays a key role in bringing visual life to the NFSA’s brand, products and messaging, and has a crucial role in shaping audience perceptions of the NFSA brand, building brand awareness and achieving marketing goals around engagement, reach, relevance and revenue. 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the position combines creative talent with a deep understanding of the NFSA’s values and goals. The role requires expertise and interest in Australia’s audiovisual culture to elevate perceptions of and engagement with this beloved national institution through compelling and distinctive design choices. 

Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar both ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months.

Key Responsibilities/Duties 

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions: 

• Lead and project manage design projects from brief to delivery, ensuring on-brand assets are completed on time and within budget
• Manage client feedback and ensure timely, effective communication throughout the design lifecycle.
• Act as a brand custodian by developing, implementing, and maintaining brand guidelines, ensuring consistent application across all touchpoints. 
• Contribute to strategic discussions, campaign ideation, and post project reviews, sharing insights and ideas to improve design outcomes and marketing effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships and support project delivery through clear communication and collaboration, while overseeing external providers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintain an organised marketing asset repository, ensuring proper licensing, cataloguing, and version control for efficient retrieval and use.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of design trends, technologies, and tools, providing recommendations to enhance design processes and strengthen team capabilities.

Selection Criteria 

The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following: 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong track record of delivering exceptional, creative and innovative design solutions that deliver on agreed goals.

How to Apply 

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please address the details in the ‘Key Responsibilities’ and ‘Selection Criteria’ by outlining in 1,000 words or less, how your skills andrelevant experience demonstrate that you would be our ideal candidate. Your current resume and your portfolio are also to be included in your application. An outstanding portfolio is required showcasing a wide range of design projects (for example: brand/visual identity, digital products, B2C campaigns, retail marketing and corporate projects), across a variety of mediums and formats (for example: digital, print, OOH, collateral).

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

RecuitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (https://apsc.gov.au)

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this position you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.

What we offer you 

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to: 

• Great training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
• A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.
• Rewards and recognition initiatives.

Contact Officer 

Yavani Govender | Head of Marketing

E: Yavani.Govender@nfsa.gov.au

Ph: 02 8202 0164