Graphic Designer jobs in Canberra
48 current graphic designer openings in Canberra, aggregated from public boards and linking straight to the employer's own posting. 18 employers are hiring across this list right now.
Working as a graphic designer in Canberra
Almost entirely federal government and the contractors serving it, which means security clearance and Australian citizenship gate a large share of the roles. High salaries where you qualify and very few options where you do not.
Most of the hiring in this list clusters around Civic, Barton and Bruce. Location on a posting is not always literal — check whether a role is genuinely on site, and whether "remote" means remote within the country or remote from anywhere, because the two are priced differently.
Job Description Calling all creative designers in Canberra….! About the business We are a Canberra-based family-owned digital print, wide format, and signage company that…
Closes: 30 July 2026 Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5 Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation Position No: 34724 Directorate: Education Adve…
We are seeking a skilled APS6 Front End Designer/Developer to join the Web and Digital Services section. If you’re someone that enjoys good design, appreciates the value …
Royal Australian Mint | Accounting/Economics/Finance, Administration/Support/Service, Arts/Culture, Communications, Customer Service/Call Centre, Engineering, Human Resou…
Communication Branch Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney Position Description: We are seeking a skilled APS 6 Front End Designer/Develope…
About the Mint The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Co…
The key duties of the position include: The Role As the APS 6 Product Support Officer, you will manage complex project activities across the capability lifecycle. You wil…
Ongoing $102,516 - $112,011 (APS 6) 15.4% superannuation Full Time About the Min t The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth …
Closing date: 30/08/2026 Ongoing $102,516 - $112,011 (APS 6) 15.4% superannuation Full Time About the Min t The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working…
The key duties of the position include: The Role The Henderson Defence Precinct Communications Officer will work to the EL 1 Deputy Director, Communications. You will be …
Job description About Us The Australia Institute is Australia’s leading independent public policy think tank. We conduct high-impact research and advocacy on economic fai…
The key duties of the position include: The Role As a Project Scheduler for Joint Project 9101 Phase 1 (JP9101), you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and …
Senior Communications Advisor APS6 to EL1 equivalent – Defence Canberra | Baseline Security Clearance | Initial 6-Month Contract 6-Month Extension Rate: $95 to $125 per h…
About the Mint The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Co…
About Medicines Australia Medicines Australia is the peak body for Australia’s pharmaceutical industry, leading the industry's collaboration with government, health secto…
Closes: 12 August 2026 Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4 Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation Position No: 3502 Directorate: Cultural Facil…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Governance Officer to support the delivery o…
The key duties of the position include: The Role An exciting opportunity exist for an experienced Integrated Logistics Manager to join the Satellite Communications (SATCO…
Closing date: 10/08/2026 Ongoing $102,516 - $112,011 (APS6) 15.4% superannuation Flexible working arrangements available Full Time position About the Mint The Royal Austr…
Join Medicines Australia in a newly created role focused on producing digital content & supporting media operations alongside a collaborative a team. About Medicines Aust…
The key duties of the position include: The Role The APS 6 Suicide Prevention Information Officer contributes to the development and implementation of suicide prevention …
The key duties of the position include: The Role Maritime Strategic Communications System Project Office (MSCSPO) within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group …
The key duties of the position include: The Role The Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Branch is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to dr…
The key duties of the position include: The Role As an Assistant Director in the Performance Measures and Analysis Team you will work with stakeholders to improve the qua…
The key duties of the position include: The Role The Engagement Officer supports the development, coordination, prioritisation, and communication of advice on complex str…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Defence’s Security Threat and Assurance Branch is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join a high-performing te…
The key duties of the position include: The Role As an APS 6 Ministerial Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to participate in complex ministerial and parliame…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Director Roles and Responsibilities: Lead, manage and mentor four teams including Procurement and Contracting, Business M…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Take the next step in your career by applying your critical thinking skills to support independent assurance across some …
The key duties of the position include: The Role As the Test Analyst, you will provide support to the delivery and continuous improvement of systems, drawing on your deep…
The key duties of the position include: Introduction Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to …
The key duties of the position include: The Role The Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Branch is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Manager…
Company Description WildBear Entertainment is Australia’s largest independent documentary studio, creating, producing and distributing innovative factual stories for glob…
The Role • Are you passionate about aviation and also have a desire for clear, precise documentation? • Do you have aviation industry experience and a good understanding …
The key duties of the position include: The Role Defence Security’s Threat and Assurance Branch is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join a high-performing te…
The key duties of the position include: The Role The APS 6 Portfolio Performance and Reporting – Data Analyst provides portfolio level delivery performance analysis and s…
The key duties of the position include: The Role AGSVA is seeking enthusiastic and stakeholder-focused Accounts Receivable Management Officers to join the Finance and Cos…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Are you a strategic logistics professional looking to contribute to complex Defence capability projects? The Guided Weapo…
The key duties of the position include: The Role AGSVA is seeking enthusiastic, stakeholder-focused, and capable Accounts Receivable Management Officers to join the Finan…
The key duties of the position include: The Role The position plays a key role in supporting Defence’s legislation, instruments and legal reform programs and works closel…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) is seeking an ICT Professional with experience and understanding of the current issues fac…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Life within the MSCCS Division is fast-paced and outcomes-focused, delivering ship acquisition programs, platform upgrade…
Norton Rose Fulbright | Canberra Closing date: 30/09/2026 About us Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and f…
The key duties of the position include: The Role Roles within the Department of Defence, Commercial Division are currently available. Within Commercial Division, we can o…
The Role Are you passionate about aviation and also have a desire for clear, precise documentation? Do you have aviation industry experience and a good understanding of t…
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director, Communications and Media , to lead development and delivery o…
REDBOX DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT About the role Redbox Design Group is seeking a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer to join our award-winning Canberra studio. W…
The Role The Exhibitions Section has responsibility for the development and management of the Memorial’s galleries and touring exhibitions program. This includes the plan…
Graphic Designer pay and hiring, asked properly
What salary can a graphic designer expect?
In India, roughly 3–8 LPA at mid-level in-house and 10–18 LPA at senior or art-director level; agency pay generally trails in-house. The US band is about $50,000–$80,000, the UK £26,000–£45,000. Designers who moved into product or motion work sit above traditional print and brand roles.
Is graphic design being replaced by AI tools?
Production work is being compressed — resizing, variations, stock composition. What has held value is the judgement before the artwork: what the piece needs to do, for whom, and why one direction serves that better than another. Portfolios that show only finished visuals compete with a tool; ones that show reasoning do not.
Should I specialise or stay general?
Specialising pays better. Brand systems, motion, packaging and product design all command more than general graphic work, and the generalist competes with a very large pool including freelancers globally. Pick the specialism your local market actually hires for rather than the one that looks best online.
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