UI/UX Designer

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is an Australian Government department responsible for providing the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. It also oversees skills development and training initiatives to support people entering the workforce or retraining for emerging opportunities. DEWR's work directly shapes employment policy, program implementation, and direct support services for job seekers, employees, and the broader economy.

The role

This UX/UI Designer position sits at the APS Level 6 classification and works within one or more agile delivery teams responsible for building enterprise-class systems for the department. The role operates in a predominantly Microsoft and Azure technology environment, collaborating with Service Designers, Digital Accessibility Officers, Business and System Analysts, Software Designers and Developers, SCRUM Teams, Product Owners, Product Managers, and System Users. The successful candidate will receive training, mentoring, and guidance to perform the key responsibilities and to advance their career in the Australian Public Service (APS).

What you would do

• Work under limited supervision as part of agile delivery teams
• Participate in agile ceremonies, design sessions, planning, and estimation
• Conduct user-centred UX/UI design to advocate for and assess user experience outcomes
• Analyse information to develop user interface designs including wireframes, low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes
• Work closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine designs so they meet business objectives
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, including travel within Australia where required
• Provide design guidance and solutions to delivery teams throughout project and sustainment life cycles
• Monitor team workload and delegate tasks as appropriate

What they are looking for

• Understanding of digital diversity and user experience principles
• Strong people skills to understand and translate user needs into design solutions
• Technical skills to design and prototype user interfaces in line with user needs and business objectives
• Ability to work in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
• Australian citizenship (or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it)
• Ability to hold or obtain a Baseline security clearance

Working arrangements

The role is based across multiple locations: Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, and Brisbane QLD. Travel within Australia may be required to undertake workshops with stakeholders.

Pay and benefits

AUD 105,295 - AUD 115,786 per year (APS Level 6).