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Graphic Design Trainee

  • Interchange Shoalhaven
  • Arts Administrator
  • Nowra, New South Wales 2541
  • Closes 24 Feb 2026
  • Positions: 1
  • Job ID: 40015

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Graphic Design Trainee (Prepress & Content Production)

  • Program: Skills Boost Shoalhaven / Interchange Shoalhaven Marketing & Communications
  • Reporting to: Visual Content Specialist
  • Direct Reports: · NIL
  • Employment: SCHADS Award – Level 2 Trainee
  • Training Qualification: ICP31420 Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

Purpose of your position:

The Graphic Design Trainee supports the Visual Content Specialist in producing creative materials for digital and print platforms. This traineeship offers a structured entry pathway into design and content production — developing technical skills, creative judgment, and a strong understanding of brand consistency. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s ability to communicate clearly, accessibly, and creatively with the community.

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Conditions

Employment is under a formal traineeship agreement and linked to successful completion of the ICP31420 Certificate III qualification. · The position is full-time (38 hours per week) and may include dedicated study time. · Occasional work at events or offsite projects may be required. · This position is primarily based at Interchange Shoalhaven’s Head Office · Training costs and wage subsidy may be supported through approved workforce development funding.

Internal stakeholders: · Management Team · Scheduling

Business Development · Properties · Programs · Compliance

External stakeholders: · Participants, carers, guardians, and nominees · NDIS and NDIA · Department of Human Services · Local Area Coordinators · Voluntary Out of Home Care · Other community support service providers · General community · Suppliers (coffee, food, packaging, equipment) · Customers (hospital staff, visitors, general community) · General community

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Qualifications and Experience · Demonstrated interest in design, visual communication, or digital media. · Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes. · Willingness to learn new software and design techniques. · Capacity to work collaboratively in a team. · Commitment to completing a Certificate III traineeship.

Other Requirements · Some familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud. · Interest in photography, illustration, or content creation. · Understanding of social media and communication trends.

Values Alignment · Care to the Core – Produces thoughtful, accurate, and well-crafted visual materials. · Real Respect – Works respectfully with colleagues and values creative feedback. · Always Open – Learns from experience and embraces new ideas. · Active Optimism – Approaches projects with curiosity and a solutions mindset.

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Assist in creating and preparing design materials including flyers, brochures, social media posts, and
  • digital assets.
  • Work within established templates and brand guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Prepare artwork for print and digital delivery (resizing, exporting, proofing).
  • Support the management of photo, video, and design asset libraries.
  • Assist the Visual Content Specialist with photography, filming, or content editing tasks.
  • Contribute to new design ideas and campaign layouts.
  • Maintain accurate records of creative work, file versions, and approvals.
  • Undertake structured learning and assessment activities aligned to the Certificate III qualification.

Learning and Development Focus

The traineeship provides practical learning in:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
  • Layout, colour, typography, and image management.
  • Print and digital prepress processes.
  • Workflow and communication within a creative environment.
  • Accessible and inclusive design principles.

Supervision and Support

  • Day-to-day guidance from the Visual Content Specialist.
  • Mentoring and progress review with the Management Team.
  • Supported external training through an approved Registered Training Organisation.
  • Administrative support coordinated through Skills Development funding programs.

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To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.