Design & Digital Communications Assistant

Written By Caroline Hill

Reports to: Research Assistant and Co-Executive Directors

Primary Location: Flexible - remote or at UNSW (Faculty of Law & Justice) Sydney

Employment Status: Casual - an anticipated ~10 hours per week from July 2026

Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) is looking to engage a casual Design & Digital Communications Assistant to support the presentation, publication and communication of findings and recommendations from MJI’s landmark survey of 10,000 migrant workers in Australia conducted in 2024.

Overview 

In 2024, MJI conducted a national survey on migrants’ experiences of modern slavery and wage theft with 10,000 valid responses – the largest of its kind in the world. In May 2026, we launched the first in a series of reports and guides coming out of this landmark research: Off the Books: Inside Australia’s Hidden System of Migrant Worker Exploitation. Over the next 18 months we will continue to publish our findings in national and global reports that will influence policy and business practices to better protect migrant workers.  

The Design and Digital Communications Assistant (DDC Assistant) will use design and communication skills to increase the impact of migrants’ voices by making our survey findings accessible and engaging to a wide range of audiences. Working under the supervision of the Research Associate and Co-Executive Director, MJI’s DDC Assistant is an integral member of MJI’s small passionate team.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the layout and design of MJI reports, submissions and other publications in InDesign and Word.

  • Creating graphics and other visual assets for reports, presentations, website, social media and stakeholder communications.

  • Producing and adapting design work in Canva, the Adobe suite, PowerPoint and Squarespace in accordance with MJI’s branding, style and tone.

  • Supporting updates to MJI's website on Squarespace, including formatting and uploading web content, graphics, report pages and digital resources.

  • Assisting with the visual presentation of findings from MJI's migrant worker survey, including data visualisation and digital storytelling.

  • Using AI-enabled tools responsibly to support design, rapid prototyping and workflow efficiency, while ensuring all final outputs are accurate and appropriate for MJI's work.

  • Proofreading and checking designed materials for visual consistency, formatting accuracy, spelling, grammar and alignment with source material.

  • Liaising with MJI team members to incorporate feedback and produce polished, accessible and publication-ready outputs.

Required Capabilities & Qualifications

Essential: 

  • Currently studying towards a degree in design and visual communications or related field, or has equivalent professional experience.

  • At least one year of relevant design experience, which may include paid work, internships, substantial volunteer projects or strong coursework portfolios.

  • Demonstrated strong graphic design skills, including strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Canva, and the ability to produce polished materials for a range of stakeholders.

  • Meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading and formatting of designed materials.

  • Enthusiasm for, and ideally experience with, the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies to support design inspiration, prototyping and efficient workflows.

  • Highly organised, efficient and reliable, with the ability to manage competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

  • Experience using Squarespace or another website CMS, including basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.

  • Experience designing reports, policy documents, infographics, social media tiles, presentations and web-based communications.

Applications

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications should be sent ASAP by email to Caroline@migrantjustice.org, with the subject line: Design & Digital Communications Assistant Application.

Applications should comprise:

  • a cover letter providing concrete examples of work you have done (either professionally or in your studies) that shows how your skills and experience meet specific selection criteria. 

  • a current academic transcript; and

  • your curriculum vitae/resume

Further Information

For questions related to the position, please email Rishabh Vats, Research Associate at Rishabh@migrantjustice.org

Caroline Hill