Event & Program Designer

The Event & Program Designer sits within the Strategic Events team in the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (DSIEE), reporting to the Events Marketing Officer. You'll create visual content for UNSW's flagship events, programmes and thought leadership initiatives, working across the UNSW Centre for Ideas and Strategic Events – capturing attention and improving audience experience while staying consistent with the UNSW brand.

This is a part-time role (21 hours a week), fixed term for 12 months.

What you'll be doing

• Develop creative concepts and visual identities for events, campaigns and engagement projects
• Design assets for digital, social, web, event spaces, large displays, presentations and print
• Turn briefs into contemporary visuals that meet strategic goals
• Manage several design projects at once, meeting deadlines, quality standards and stakeholder expectations
• Work with event producers, stakeholders and partners on creative solutions
• Coordinate with external suppliers such as printers, photographers, videographers and production partners
• Help build templates, design systems and processes for consistency across the teams
• Explore emerging creative technologies and design trends
• Provide onsite event support, including occasional work outside standard hours

What we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification in graphic design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Proven ability to develop original concepts across digital and physical channels
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Agency or fast-paced creative environment experience is highly desirable
• Experience with digital design, motion graphics, animation and social content tools
• Understanding of modern design principles, visual storytelling and audience engagement
• Ability to interpret briefs and deliver solutions that meet strategic and commercial goals
• Strong organisational skills for managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration across diverse groups
• Willingness to experiment with new tools, including AI-enabled design platforms

What's on offer

• Salary: Level 6, A$108,021 – A$115,233 plus 17% super (part time, 21 hours a week)
• Flexible working options, such as working from home and flexible hours
• Three additional days of leave during the December shutdown
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% super contributions, leave loading and salary sacrifice
• Retail, education and fitness discounts and entitlements

Equal opportunities

UNSW encourages applications from women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Workplace adjustments and flexible work options are available for eligible staff. Pre-employment checks may include references, qualification and right-to-work verification and, where relevant, criminal history screening.

How to apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability via the "Apply now" link before Tuesday 17 November at 11:55pm (AEDT). Sponsorship isn't available, so you must hold valid Australian working rights. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Rachel Darcy ([email protected]); applications sent directly to this contact won't be accepted. Closing date: 17 November 2026.