ABOUT PORTABLE

We care about people and the world. We seek out areas of social need and policy failure and make transformational change using research, design and technology. Our clients are as passionate as we are and are working in government agencies, nonprofit organisations and socially-minded businesses.
There are currently 50+ of us working as researchers, strategists, designers, technologists and producers towards our mission from our head office in Collingwood, and remotely from co-working spaces and homes across Australia.
This role sits in our Design Services team, which is made up of over a dozen multidisciplinary human centred designers and producers who work to understand and define the needs of people and organisations and bring them through a design process towards solutions that make a real difference.

HERE’S HOW WE REMUNERATE AND SUPPORT THE EXPERIENCE, GROWTH, AND WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM:

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $140,000 plus superannuation.
Joining Portable means becoming part of an organisation with an award-winning workplace culture, where your contributions are valued and you’re supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Here’s what else you can look forward to:

• Meaningful work with impact: We take on projects that aim to make a positive difference in areas like mental health, social justice, and accessibility
• Flexible work arrangements: We support a flexible working environment—whether it’s from home, the office, or a café—with remote and hybrid options (up to 4 days per week), flexible hours, and personalised start/finish times
• Enhanced leave benefits: Enjoy bonus annual leave based on tenure, the option to purchase additional leave, paid volunteering leave, and paid mental health days as personal leave with no explanation or medical certificate required
• Growth and career development: We offer structured career pathways, an annual professional development allowance of $1,000 and two working days, access to our Emerging Leaders program, twice-yearly salary reviews, and ongoing leadership coaching for those ready to step up
• Wellbeing support: Through our Employee Assistance Program with The Mindroom, our team can access up to 4 counselling sessions per year, with support for general wellbeing, career planning, and managing life’s challenges
• Financial incentives: Team members are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus and can explore employee share plan options, as well as salary sacrificing
• Family-friendly policies: We offer enhanced parental leave and support part-time arrangements that work around family commitments, such as school drop-offs and caring for sick loved ones

• Your resume
• A short (max. 1 page) cover letter answering these questions:
• What’s attracted you to this role and why do you think it would be a good fit for you?
• Tell us about a time you adapted your approach to a complex and ambiguous project environment, ensuring your team was able to deliver successful results, on time and on budge