Graphic Designer or Desktop Publisher

Description:

The QCAA is seeking a Graphic Designer or Desktop Publisher to support the Manager and the Publishing Unit to provide professional publishing services to the QCAA.

What You Will Do

In the Graphic Designer or Desktop Publisher role, you will:

• provide high-quality skills in illustration, graphic design, video editing and desktop publishing to support the QCAA in publishing professional content with high levels of consistency and accuracy, in a variety of styles and formats and for a variety of audiences
• undertake a variety of concurrent projects and tasks at the direction of the Publishing Manager and in collaboration with stakeholders and clients to meet quality, financial and time specifications
• understand and apply the QCAA style and branding guidelines to ensure quality and consistency across the organisation, using Microsoft products and Adobe Creative Cloud suite in a Windows environment
• identify the need for templates and develop, edit and maintain them, in collaboration with editors, to suit organisational, project, and stakeholder needs
• provide regular progress reports to the Manager on allocated work and the completion of work priorities, including the notification and escalation of issues as necessary
• contribute to the Publishing Unit's development and implementation of efficient workflow and job-tracking practices
• maintain an awareness of publishing trends, with particular emphasis on best-practice design principles, accessibility and emerging technologies, and the potential impact on the organisation
• contribute to a performance management and development culture by participating in two-way feedback discussions with the Publishing Manager, as well as undertaking professional development activities as required.
  
  
  

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The Ideal Candidate For This Role

• prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (leads strategically)
• remains composed during high-stakes situations (makes insightful decisions)
• communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders (builds enduring relationships)
• welcomes challenges in the delivery of work and demonstrates persistence in working through obstacles (drives accountability and outcomes)
  
  
  

demonstrates insight into personal strengths and areas for development and takes account of these when acting (pursues continuous growth) .

This role reports to the Publishing Manager. No roles report directly to this role.

Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication