Assistant Graphic Designer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. 

• Ongoing full-time employment
• Based in Rydalmere, requiring in-office at Rydalmere full time during initial training and then a minimum of 50% in office thereafter as per DoE flexible work requirements.
• Salary ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Assistant Graphic Designer supports the production of textbooks and other related resources in large print format for K-12 vision impaired students and staff.

Key accountabilities

• Edit and resize textbook text and layouts with desktop publishing software to meet the needs of students with vision impairment.
• Scan textbooks for high-quality Braille and large-print production.
• Use optical character recognition software to convert documents into editable Word files.
• Edit vector images and photographs to improve clarity and visibility at required sizes.
• Support staff with file management and desktop publishing tasks.
• Assist with the timely, high-quality production of textbooks and large-print resources.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 

• Experience with graphic design tools and software.
• Manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain current knowledge of software and desktop publishing packages.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. 

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support career growth

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) member with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the  website for more information. 

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date 18 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Kim Barber at [email protected]

We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.