Job Title:  Graphic Designer & Content Creator

• 12-month (parental leave cover) contract
• Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact, there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

Applications are now welcome from Graphic Designers with a flair for creative content creation.  Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and working as part of a small team, you’ll play an important role supporting the delivery of engaging visual and digital content for both internal and external audiences. 

This role will be offered on a 12-month maximum term contract basis and in terms of location; we’re flexible to consider applicants in Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne.

Day to day you will work closely with stakeholders across the business and provide timely and effective design, content creation, and production support. This will include a mix of graphic design, digital content, and desktop publishing, ensuring outputs are clear, visually compelling, and aligned with the corporate brand guidelines. More specifically you will:

• Provide creative input and practical design advice to deliver effective, high-quality design and content outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop engaging, on-brand content for digital, print, and internal channels.
• Deliver end-to-end design and content projects, including graphic design, illustration, photography, video and digital assets
• Work closely with stakeholders to interpret briefs, incorporate feedback, and approvals, ensuring clear communication throughout the process.
• Ensure content, messaging and collateral aligns to the QinetiQ narrative and represents the brand’s purpose, vision and values.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and contractors to support design and content production, where required.

About You:

You are a creative and detail-oriented professional with strong visual design capabilities and a knack for translating complex and technical concepts into clear, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. You bring a solid understanding of content distribution channels and can effectively tailor creative outputs for different platforms and stakeholder groups. Known for your organisational ability, you can manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously, while consistently delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Key to your success:

• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design or similar and demonstrated post qualification experience in a design or content focused, ideally within the defence or similar technology-based organisation.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Experience producing digital content, including basic photography, video editing, and motion graphics.
• Flexibility to support business needs, including occasional work outside standard hours.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, Sector Talent Acquisition Leader (clriach@qinetiq.com.au).  A position description is available upon request.

Applications close Friday 12th June, 2026

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.