Title:  WRL Graphic Designer

• Join the state’s biggest transmission project in 30+ years.
• Fast-paced role for a creative designer passionate about visual storytelling
• Turn complex info into clear, accessible visuals for a major energy project

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

Become part of a critical team for The Western Renewables Link Project (WRL), the largest transmission build in over three decades and is critical infrastructure required to unlock the renewable energy potential of Victoria as the state transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

As a WRL Graphic Designer you will support the delivery of high-quality visual communications for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project. This role is responsible for producing engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned design materials that support landholder engagement, community outreach, and project communications. Working closely with the communications and stakeholder engagement teams, the Graphic Designer will help bring complex information to life through clear and compelling visual formats.

This role is ideal for a skilled Graphic Designer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about visual storytelling and creating designs that make a real impact.

The successful candidate will have a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of accessibility and inclusivity in design, and the ability to translate technical content into visually engaging materials.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project that will shape Victoria’s energy future, while working in a collaborative and purpose-driven team.

The role is based in Melbourne or Ballarat, and is part of the Communications, Stakeholder & Industry Engagement team.

Some regional travel maybe required for this role.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Design and produce digital and print materials including fact sheets, infographics, presentations, signage, social media graphics, and landholder collateral.
• Ensure all materials are visually consistent with WRL and AusNet brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with communications advisors, engagement leads, and technical experts to translate complex content into accessible visual formats.
• Support the development and maintenance of WRL design templates and visual assets.
• Assist with layout and formatting of reports, newsletters, and other project documentation.
• Manage multiple design tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of visual communication tools and processes. 

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design, visual communications, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years’ experience in a design role, ideally within infrastructure, government, or community-facing projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to create clear, engaging, and accessible design work.
• Experience designing for both print and digital formats.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

A real place to belong 
 
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

 
We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.