Graphic Designer

About State Sport Centres

The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion in assets across four of Australia's premier multi-sport venues: the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium and the State Basketball Centre (SBC). Through our venues, we provide opportunities for everyone from elite athletes to community participants to engage in sport and recreation every day. Four workplace values underpin everything we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence and Respect.

About the Role

We're seeking a creative and passionate Graphic Designer to join our Commercial team on a fixed-term part-time basis.

Reporting to the Events & Bookings Manager, you will play a key role in bringing the SSCT brand to life through engaging visual content across digital, print and venue-based channels. You'll create high-quality marketing collateral, promotional campaigns, website assets, event materials and member communications that help drive engagement, elevate customer experiences and support commercial outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who enjoys variety, creativity and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Graphic Designer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing engaging visual content across digital, print and marketing platforms.

• Creating graphics for digital screens and displays throughout SSCT venues.

• Developing website layouts and visual assets that enhance the online customer experience.

• Producing promotional materials including posters, flyers, signage and event collateral.

• Designing and formatting email campaigns and member communications.

• Supporting events and bookings through the creation of concept designs, floorplans and visual representations of event layouts.

• Creating branded assets for internal communications, campaigns and organisational initiatives.

• Collaborating with the Commercial, Communications and Venue Operations teams to ensure consistent and effective brand presentation.

• Providing general design and creative support across a diverse range of commercial activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 1+ years' experience in a graphic design role within a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

• A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Digital Media or a related discipline.

• Strong visual design, layout and branding skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across a broad range of commercial initiatives.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

• Current National Police Check.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings, including criminal record, social media and adverse media checks.

Why is this a Great Place to Work?

Our Patrons and Teams

• Be part of an organisation that supports major sporting events, elite athletes and community participation.

• Work within a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Contribute to the promotion of some of Victoria's most iconic sporting and recreation facilities.

Our Venues

• Free parking.

• MSAC Gym and Performance Membership, including family and friends discounts.

• Discounts at SSCT food and beverage and retail outlets.

• Complimentary casual court hire across SSCT venues.

Our Workplace

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential wellbeing support.

• An inclusive workplace that values diversity and respect.

• Employee recognition through our Values in Action program.

Join us in our mission to help people be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio showcasing your design work.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

For further information, please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on (03) 9926 1358.

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability. SSCT is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, discrimination, racism and inequality.