Are you a graphic designer with a passion for a healthier Australia? Join APNA as our Graphic Designer and play a key role in supporting nurses to improve the health of all Australians!
- Work with a strong, vibrant, growing team
- An exciting opportunity to do great work that has an impact
- Hybrid Melbourne based role
- Substantial salary packaging benefits
- Annual professional development
About APNA
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the peak and professional body for nurses working in primary health care. APNA champions the role of primary health care nurses; to advance professional recognition, ensure workforce sustainability, nurture leadership in health, and optimise the role of nurses in person-centred care.
About the role
- This graphic designer role will support the Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Engagement Manager, and the Communications Manager with the execution of APNA’s creative, marketing and communications strategies through high-quality visual design and brand-aligned collateral.
- The role is hybrid based in Melbourne (APNA’s head office is in the CBD).
- FTE of 0.4, for a 1.0 FTE salary equivalent of $70,000 to $80,000 annually.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and produce a wide range of creative assets across print and digital channels including brochures, reports, event collateral, presentations, social media assets, eDM graphics, web banners, signage and promotional materials.
- Create engaging digital advertising assets for Meta, Google Display Network, LinkedIn and other platforms, ensuring correct specifications, formats and performance-ready execution.
- Develop motion-based creative assets including GIF and MP4 files for use across social media, campaigns, presentations and digital channels.
- Maintain and uphold APNA’s visual identity, ensuring all creative output is consistent, professional, on-brand and aligned to approved brand guidelines.
- Prepare artwork files for print production and liaise with printers, suppliers and external agencies where required.
- Support campaign execution through the development of creative concepts, layouts and collateral that align with strategic objectives and target audiences.
- Manage and organise APNA’s creative asset library, templates, image resources and design files to improve accessibility and consistency.
- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on design best practice, branding, layout, user experience and creative solutions.
- Work collaboratively across teams to manage multiple design requests, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A person in this role may be directed to undertake tasks not included here, but which might reasonably be within their skills, knowledge or experience.
- Comply with APNA’s policies and procedures.
Essential Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Strong capability in producing both print-ready and digital-ready artwork across multiple formats and channels.
- Demonstrated experience creating GIF, MP4 and basic motion graphics content.
- Strong understanding of digital advertising creative specifications including Meta Ads, Google Display Ads and LinkedIn Ads.
- Excellent layout, typography, colour and visual hierarchy skills.
- Ability to interpret briefs and translate concepts into polished, engaging visual solutions.
- Strong brand management skills with a focus on consistency, detail and quality control.
- Experience preparing artwork files for print production and supplier handover.
- Ability to manage file structures, templates, image libraries and version control.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain creative rationale and collaborate with non-design stakeholders.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Highly creative with a strong eye for detail and visual presentation.
- Strong brand guardian who values consistency and professional execution.
- Able to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
- Positive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach to working with internal stakeholders.
- Responsive to feedback and able to refine work efficiently.
- Organised, reliable and able to work with limited supervision when required.
- Committed to producing high-quality work and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or related field.
- 3+ years’ experience in an in-house, agency or freelance graphic design role.
- Demonstrated experience designing across print, digital and campaign environments.
- Experience creating assets for paid digital advertising campaigns.
- Experience in membership, health or not-for-profit sectors would be highly regarded.
Essential IT Competencies
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects or similar motion software
- Canva
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- File sharing / asset management platforms
- Understanding of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads creative requirements
APNA’s mission is to improve the health of Australians through the delivery of quality evidence-based care by a bold and vibrant primary health care nursing workforce. This role is vital to helping APNA succeed in its mission.
APNA’s Values
Better Together – We are passionate and collaborative, fostering an environment where diversity is valued, and all voices are heard.
Positive Disruptor – We are community-minded champions of change, innately curious and always open to innovation and ideas of the future.
Pursue Excellence – We are evidence-based in our approach and hold our stakeholders and each other accountable as we strive for the highest standards of excellence.
Applications for this role close on 7 June.
If you have questions, please contact Carley Catalano at carley.catalano@apna.asn.au using the subject line: Graphic Designer – inquiry for a confidential discussion.
