This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Government Agency seeks experienced User Experience Designer to lead the creation of a range of quality and visually engaging designs that enhance user experience

User Experience Designer opportunity

• Approx. $70-85 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to 6 months. Immediate start.
• Melbourne CBD location/Hybrid Arrangement

About the role

Our client, a government entity, seeks an experienced User Experience Designer to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 6 months based in Melbourne CBD with an immediate start.

The User Experience Designer will work closely with the project team playing a critical role in understanding the current state experience of various functions of the organisation and the end-user experience for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities and duties

Key responsibilities and duties will include:

• Translating research insights, public data and technical requirements into solution prototypes
• Prototyping of high-fidelity interactive wireframes and visual designs using an existing design system
• Facilitating workshops with internal stakeholders, collaborating with Product and Tech teams and working with Business Analysts and PMs for successful rollout of UX solutions
• Conducting moderated usability tests i.e. validation of solutions using the most appropriate usability testing techniques and methodologies from recruitment to research planning, execution, and synthesis, planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative user research to develop the evidence base and inform decision making for the project team
• Synthesising and visualising insights from this research through reports, presentations, user flows, personas, and other design artefacts for the digital team and stakeholders across the business

Key Selection Criteria

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Experience of working with design systems to create future state designs and enhance the design system as per needs
• Ability to work and understand the complexities and nuances of a legacy system and be comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to work independently with some support from UX designer and Content Designer
• Experience of collaboration with other stakeholders and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be well regarded.

How to apply

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience working with design systems, your commercial and/or government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please quote ref. 243105 when submitting your application.

Please note:

• Candidates that have submitted a cover letter or statement of useability addressing the key selection criteria will be considered only.
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.