Job Description

Brand & Visual Designer

Join our high-performing, values-driven team. Inspire action and drive impact through compelling and engaging designs.

ABOUT THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through our Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong. We also support Dolly’s Dream to help change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is passionate, authentic, and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do.

The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, positivity and high work standards. Our values We are curious, We are kind, always, We lead with authenticity, We believe in the power of play, We take action are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Brand & Visual Designer is a member of the Development & Communications Team responsible for the creation and production of design assets for range of channels and audiences including our websites, email marketing, SMS, social media channels, digital advertising, print, and fundraising campaigns.

• Be a key brand custodian for the Foundation: maintain and update key brand documents; ensure visual concepts and designs align with brand guidelines and accessibility requirements; drive brand consistency across all creative outputs; and champion the organisation’s visual identity standards internally.
• Create, design and produce visual design assets and templates across a range of channels including web, organic and paid socials, email, digital advertising and print.
• Translate complex concepts into simple and compelling designs.

• Coordinate the end-to-end design and production cycle including ideation, planning, creative territories, design, presentation, feedback and review, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Manage internal stakeholder design requests, providing guidance and direction on brand application and visual execution, ensuring deadlines are met while balancing quality, capacity and organisational needs.

• Assist with the management and maintenance of the Foundation’s visual and digital asset bank and content management systems, ensuring inclusive design practices.

• Participate in and contribute to plans, creative brainstorms, and campaign concepts.

This role is being offered as 0.8 – 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) , 2-year contract, formally based in South Melbourne. We promote flexible working arrangements, emphasising that work remains the primary focus, tailored to individual needs, role requirements, and the commitment to high-quality work delivery.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a dynamic and creative designer who’ll play a pivotal role in delivering activity to help grow audiences, drive revenue, and strengthen engagement.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring experience working in a fast-paced, values driven organisation.

The Perfect You

If we could create the perfect you, you would be positive, self-motivated and curious, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, and have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in digital design working in-house or in an agency.
• Strong brand management skills with a focus on consistency, detail and quality control
• Demonstrated experience developing effective and engaging design assets for a range of channels including email, web, print, direct mail, and social media.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), Canva, content management systems (Craft, Wordpress), and video editing software.
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills, experience, and maturity to relate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to multi-task and project manage, with superb attention to detail.

What we offer you: 

• Competitive salary
• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Flexibility and Wellbeing focus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An additional 5 days leave each year, on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Learning & Development budget
• Substitution of Public Holidays (Australia Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday).

HOW TO APPLY

Sounding interesting? We’d love to hear from you!

Please review the position description for this role by cutting and pasting the below link into a browser. Please ensure you address the 'Knowledge, Experience and Requirements' section in your application.

https://www.alannahandmadeline.org.au/uploads/documents/Position-Descriptions/PD_Brand-Visual-Designer_FINAL.pdf

When applying please attach your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered

Applications close at midnight 5 June 2026. For questions about the role, please contact Lana Burton at lana.burton@amf.org.au.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Important - please note:

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.