Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Create impactful visual communications that help inform, engage and inspire communities across NSW on environment, climate and water initiatives.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Our Strategic Policy Science and Engagement Corporate Affairs team with the is currently seeking to appoint a Graphic Design Advisor to deliver engaging visual communications that support key environmental, climate, energy and water initiatives while helping the community understand and connect with the work of the department.

As Graphic Design Advisor, you'll create high-quality visual content that supports the department's communications across digital, social, web and print channels. Working with communications professionals and subject matter experts, you'll develop engaging design solutions that help explain complex environmental, climate, energy and water initiatives to diverse audiences. You'll play a key role in maintaining a consistent visual identity and delivering communications that inform and connect communities across NSW.

About You

You are an experienced graphic designer with strong creative and technical skills, able to produce high-quality visual content across a range of channels. You have experience developing engaging design solutions, interpreting briefs and managing multiple projects, with proficiency in industry-standard design software.

You build effective relationships, communicate confidently and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. Organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, you can balance competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes within established timeframes.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in the use of digital programs and applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Including but is not limited to: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Figma, Miro
• Experience in the use of project management platform Asana

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualification in graphic design or commercial art and experience in graphic design or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Graphic Design Advisor

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close Tuesday 29^th September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Eden Barros via eden.barros@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0448 838 197.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 552963).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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