CQ
Graphic Design and Communications Coordinator
full-time•Rockhampton•A$102k - A$111k
About this role
About this Opportunity
- Fixed-Term (until 5.03.2027), Full-Time
- Office of the Chief Operating Officer
- CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
- Higher Education Worker Level 7
- Total Remuneration $121,744 to $131,995 pa (including salary of $102,876 to $111,538 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity
Capricornia Stronger Places Stronger People (SPSP) Initiative is auspiced by CQUniversity. It is a community-led, collective impact initiative that seeks to disrupt disadvantage and create better futures for children and their families through locally tailored and evidence-driven solutions in partnership with local people.
We are seeking a dynamic Graphic Design and Communications Coordinator who can unite strategic thinking, creative design and community engagement to strengthen the work of Capricornia SPSP. Your work will encompass strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, graphic design, digital and media management to support social change initiatives across the region.
You will play a key part in shaping how the initiative communicates, engages, and inspires. Bring your design talent, communication expertise and passion for driving positive community-led outcomes to a role where your work will make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Be Rewarded
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
- 7.25 hours engaged service leave
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience in Design, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations with at least 3 years’ experience in graphic design, communications or digital publishing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian South Sea Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with demonstrated capability in visual storytelling, infographics, and data representation.
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience tailoring content for specific audiences.
- Proven initiative, sound problem‑solving skills, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and uphold principles of equity, inclusion, and community‑led approaches.
Position Description
For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 22 February 2026
Job Requisition ID: 6901
Contact Details:
Stephen Iles
0412 534 425
When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
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What you'll do
- The Graphic Design and Communications Coordinator will unite strategic thinking, creative design, and community engagement to support social change initiatives. This role will involve strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, graphic design, and digital media management.
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity is Australia’s largest regional university and is one of the nation’s most engaged and accessible universities, offering hundreds of education and training options from short courses, certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees.
Established in Central Queensland, CQUniversity operates in more than 20 locations throughout many of Australia’s major cities and regional centres. We see CQUniversity students benefiting from the practical and industry-aligned courses, positive graduate outcomes and quality support services. CQUniversity’s personalised learning support, collaborative partnerships and award-winning teaching staff provide pathways for people from all walks of life, with a range of different learning options for students to succeed.
Local and International students study or train on-campus at locations including Brisbane, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney and Townsville. A leading provider of distance education, CQUniversity also operates dedicated Study Centres and Partner Study Hubs for distance students to access facilities and support.
CQUniversity graduates have one of the highest employment rates and starting salaries in the country (The Good Universities Guide 2022), so you know you are not just receiving a quality education, but the next step in your career.
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