Senior Designer (Visual Communications)

Fixed Term – Full Time until December 2026
VPSG 5.1 $113,022 - $124,884 plus superannuation
Supportive, inclusive and high-performing work culture
Location update: This role’s location will be at our Bertie Street premises in Port Melbourne

Why join us

At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design and Production, the Design Manager (Visual Communications) is responsible for driving the implementation of design standards and provides specialist support and leadership to the team of Designers. Subsequently, this role is a key support in ensuring the outputs of the team are unified and delivered to a consistently high standard.

The Design Manager (Visual Communications) applies their knowledge and skill by driving complex design projects and initiatives. This includes development and implementation of concept proposals, evaluation and reporting, presentations, creative briefs and business cases.

Below are some of the key activities you'll be taking on in this role:

Lead strategic design initiatives that shape the development of the VEC's visual design standards, aligning with organisational goals and future-focused innovation.

Facilitate and support design workshops, synthesising insights into actionable outcomes and contributing to technical and evaluation reporting.

Manage complex design projects end-to-end, from problem framing and ideation through to prototyping, testing, and implementation of visual communication solutions.

Lead a multidisciplinary design team, providing expert guidance to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of brand assets, design templates and electoral materials..

Apply research and data analysis to inform the development and continuous improvement of the team's practice and outputs

Evaluate the effectiveness of design outputs, using metrics and feedback to measure impact and inform improvements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, negotiate design solutions, and ensure alignment with operational and strategic needs.

Oversee artwork production and quality assurance, acting as a key escalation point and championing brand and design standards across all public-facing materials.

Actively support and promote the objectives of the Branch and demonstrate the VEC's Values.

Understand and observe the VEC code of conduct, VEC policies, guidelines and procedures, and risk standard procedures

Other duties as requested

What you will bring to the role

Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of high-quality visual communications

Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with a diverse team

Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet and deliver against critical deadlines

Highly developed verbal, written and visual communication skills

Qualifications in design or a similar discipline are desirable in conjunction with demonstrated experience in a similar role

A comprehensive understanding of the design process as it relates to this role, and showcased in your application portfolio submission

Commitment to the VEC's core values

How to apply

All applicants must submit:

a current CV and

a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.6 and 6.9 as listed in the position description.

a PDF attachment of your design work as it relates to the role (1-3 projects), demonstrating your design process as well as final outcomes

Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Please note that the advertised title of this vacancy may vary from the appointed position title as per the position description attached.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 3 November 2025

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail [email protected] Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check. In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.

VEC contact details

For further information please contact Caitlin Jedski, Senior Manager Design and Production via email [email protected]