Role Purpose
At Yarra Trams, our mission is to deliver world-class transport services to our passengers. In this role, you will contribute to this goal by:
- Developing and delivering high-quality visual communications across print, digital and campaign environments
- Acting as a custodian of the Yarra Trams brand, ensuring strong visual consistency, design integrity, production accuracy and efficient end-to-end creative workflows that support organisational priorities.
Please upload a recent portfolio of work as part of your application (Attach to CV and/or Cover Letter).
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end creative delivery from briefing through to concept development, finished art, production and archiving.
- Provide considered, brand-aligned design solutions that are visually compelling, strategically sound and fit for purpose.
- Own and triage incoming Creative Services requests, prioritising in line with business objectives and delivery timelines.
- Prepare press-ready artwork and digital assets to appropriate technical specifications, ensuring production accuracy and quality control.
- Liaise with external creative and production suppliers to achieve cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
- Provide professional design guidance to stakeholders, acting as a trusted subject matter expert in visual communication and brand application.
Skills
- Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or Finished Art (or equivalent experience).
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (Mac environment).
- Experience with motion graphics, basic animation or video editing (advantageous).
- Strong capability in design principles such as layout systems, typography, colour theory and visual hierarchy.
- Demonstrated experience preparing press-ready artwork and digital assets to technical specifications.
- Experience translating strategic briefs into clear, effective visual communication.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a deadline-driven environment.
Please upload a recent portfolio of work as part of your application (Attach to CV and/or Cover Letter).
Why Yarra Trams?
At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:
- A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
About Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.
We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.
Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).
If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process, or any other information in alternate formats please email careers@yarratrams.com.au or call 1800 800 007