Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific. 

About DT Global

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role

The Graphic Designer is an integral member of the Pacific Australis Skills regional Communications team and will support the program to deliver high quality, cohesive and appropriately branded communications materials and information.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to DFAT branding and style guidelines and accessibility good practice in all communications materials.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on all branding across communications products, program information and training materials.
• Support the development and roll out of designed materials and branded templates (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, reports, plans, training materials, infographics, event collateral, merchandise etc).
• Maintain the graphics folder on the visual asset library which includes all templates, iconography, logos and design files, ensuring they are accessible and organized.
• Compile and manage a design style guide to help the program team in understanding brand guidelines.
• Work with the communications team to collaborate with external vendors to ensure quality production.
• Provide internal and external capacity building on graphic design, layout, and visual storytelling, including training sessions for staff to strengthen skills in Canva, Adobe Suite, and brand application.
• Contribute to event planning by designing event branding, signage, and on-site visuals.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least five years’ experience in communications and/or graphic design roles, on DFAT-funded project is an advantage.
• Familiarity working with design software, including Canva and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom).
• Experience with developing and managing the creation of visual communications across a variety of mediums, including photography, desktop publishing, graphic and web design and social media.
• Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple assignments and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality communication products, including coherence in branding and marking and incorporation of accessibility features. Experience in Australian and Pacific region and Timor-Leste settings a plus.
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

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HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Sunday 05 October 2025.
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.