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Electoral Commission of South AustraliaJob reference: 674457Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneElectoral Commission SA is expanding the team as we prepare to deliver one of South Australias largest logistical events, the 2026 State election.If you want to play a key role in the delivery of the next State election and make a positive contribution to democracy, then consider applying for this exciting role and keep an eye out for others to be advertised soon!Are you a talented and imaginative graphic designer ready to shine in South Australias 2026 State Election? If so, we want to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a creative individual to join our team and help us bring our visual concepts to life.The Project Officer, Visual Communications is responsible for ensuring the professionalism and accessibility of materials produced by ECSA for external audiences. Primarily, this role will focus on delivering specialised end-to-end graphic design services for the 2026 state and local government elections while providing substantial support for corporate communications efforts.Reporting to Manager Communications and Engagement, key responsibilities will include:Developing a diverse range of easy-to-read design products aimed at encouraging voting and informing the community about how to vote, including guides, flyers, brochures, online content, templates, presentations, illustrations, graphics and animations.Contributing to a major overhaul of the ECSA website, including a redesign of the visual look of the website, as well as a review of the content presentation and structure.Designing attractive and engaging images and content for ECSAs social media channels.Preparing a diverse range of design solutions to assist the agency in meeting its corporate and business-as-usual communications objectives, including reports, web content, icons, graphs, and social media graphics.Proactively capturing high-quality photographs of all significant ECSA events and building a comprehensive photo library for use in future publications.Undertaking administrative support for Communications and Engagement communications outputs as required, which may include liaison with external stakeholders.Applications are encouraged from individuals with extensive experience in delivering high-quality, timely concept development, graphic design, and multimedia services, and who are skilled in using technical software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.This role requires advanced visual communication skills, including the ability to interpret creative briefs, think flexibly and innovatively, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The ability to meet objectives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities is also essential.Special ConditionsThis role is offered on a temporary term basis up to 27 March 2026.In order not to compromise the strict neutrality of the Commission, no person who is active in political affairs or intends to carry on this activity may be an employee.Employment is dependent upon a criminal history check that the Commission finds satisfactory.Extensive out of normal working hours duty may be required during the period of an election.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.RemunerationASO5 $85,790 to $95,413 per annumApplication InstructionsAll applications must be submitted via are requested to refer to the Job Application Guidelines before submitting their application.Applications must be submitted with a completed SA Public Sector Pre-employment Declaration, cover letter, resume/CV and a written report (of no more than two pages) addressing the essential requirements of the position as outlined in the person specification.EnquiriesEnquiries can be directed to Immacolata Bollella, Manager Communications and Engagement at immacolata.bollella2@sa.gov.au or (08) 8429 2126.Applications close 9am Wednesday 04 June 2025Additional NotesThe Electoral Commission of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Applications close: 04/06/2025 09:00 AMAttachmentsJob application guidelines.pdfP29659 Project Officer, Visual Communications ASO5 May 2025.pdfSA public sector pre-employment declaration.pdfFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr