Interaction Designer

Interaction Designer (APS6 Equivalent)

📍 Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid – onsite as required; remote arrangements considered case-by-case)

⏳ Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2026

🗓️ Estimated Start Date: 7 January 2026

💼 Industry: Federal Government ICT Projects

🔒 Security Requirement: Baseline Security Clearance

About the Opportunity

Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced Interaction Designer to support a major national digital initiative focused on delivering an intuitive and data-driven workforce analytics dashboard. The role will shape how complex datasets are visualised, ensuring insights are communicated clearly, accurately, and effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Working within a multidisciplinary digital team, the Interaction Designer will take a lead role in designing user-centred interfaces, building prototypes, and applying modern UX/UI practices to deliver a high-quality data visualisation product.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive user interfaces and interactions that meet stakeholder and audience needs.
• Maintain and apply an up-to-date UI Kit across all digital products.
• Develop an interactive dashboard prototype showcasing key workforce indicators.
• Conduct user testing, gather feedback, and refine designs through iterative improvements.
• Produce technical documentation including data flow diagrams, SOPs, design notes, and update processes.
• Work closely with analysis and digital teams to ensure alignment with data insights and project objectives.
• Support knowledge-transfer activities, including handover sessions and planning future enhancements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience applying data insights to inform design decisions and improve user engagement.
• Experience working in regulated or government environments, with sound knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards.
• Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and collaborative design workflows.
• Experience working with complex datasets and translating them into clear visual representations.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow briefs, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the VET or Higher Education landscape (desirable).
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact national digital projects.
• Competitive market rates aligned to APS6 equivalent experience.
• Hybrid work environment with remote working options considered case-by-case.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful digital transformation in the public sector.
• Collaborative, modern, and innovative delivery environment.