Event & Program Designer

at UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia

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Closing date

17 November 2026

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Contract

Part Time

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Employment Type: Part Time (21 Hours), Fixed Term Duration: 12 Months Remuneration: Level 6, $108,021-$115,233 + 17% super Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working available) About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place Why Your Role Matters: The Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE) leads UNSW's efforts to create positive and lasting impact through research, education and community engagement. Within DSIEE, the Strategic Events team delivers a diverse portfolio of flagship events, activations and engagement initiatives that strengthen UNSW's reputation and connect audiences with world-leading ideas and expertise. Reporting to the Events Marketing Officer, the Events & Program Designer plays a key role in bringing UNSW events and programs to life through innovative and engaging visual communications. Working across the UNSW Centre for Ideas and UNSW Strategic Events programs and activations you will develop creative concepts and design assets that capture attention, enhance audience engagement and deliver exceptional event experiences while maintaining alignment with UNSW's brand framework. Your focus: Develop creative concepts and visual identities for events, campaigns and engagement initiatives that align with project objectives and audience needs. Design high-quality creative assets across digital, social media, web, event environments, large-format displays, presentations and print collateral. Interpret event and campaign briefs, translating strategic objectives into compelling and contemporary visual communications. Coordinate and deliver multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and stakeholder expectations are met. Collaborate with event producers, stakeholders and partners to develop creative solutions that strengthen audience engagement and event impact. Work with external suppliers including printers, photographers, videographers and production partners to deliver creative assets and event materials. Contribute to the development of templates, design systems and processes that support consistency and best practice across Strategic Events and Event Programs activities. Explore emerging creative technologies, design trends and innovative approaches to enhance visual storytelling and audience experiences. Provide onsite support for events and activations as required, including occasional work outside standard business hours. Who you are: You are a creative and proactive designer who loves bringing ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working across multiple projects and can balance creative innovation with stakeholder needs, audience expectations and brand requirements. You will bring the following skills and experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Graphic Design, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Demonstrated experience developing original creative concepts and translating them into engaging visual communications across digital and physical channels. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience working within a digital agency, creative agency or similar fast-paced design environment is highly desirable. Experience using digital design, motion graphics, animation and social content creation tools. Strong understanding of contemporary design principles, visual storytelling, audience engagement, and emerging design trends. Ability to interpret briefs and provide creative solutions that achieve strategic and commercial objectives. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and client groups. A willingness to experiment with new technologies and creative tools, including AI-enabled design and content creation platforms. For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description (found on job listing on JOBS@UNSW). How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter (required) detailing your interest and suitability for the job before Tuesday 17th November at 11:55pm. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application. UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period. Career development opportunities Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice. Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) Job queries contact: For queries on the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Darcy: r.darcy@unsw.edu.au Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted. #LI-KM1 Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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