Contract: Senior Producer (project manager / delivery manager) @Portable

Overview

Portable is Australia's leading innovation partner for public good, developing technology and design solutions to create transformational change. The company is seeking an experienced contract producer to join its delivery teams, either immediately or for future opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines.
• Quickly onboard into new teams and projects.
• Write and refine statements of work, tracking assumptions, risks, and dependencies.
• Run stand-ups, workshops, and client check-ins.
• Coordinate inputs across research, design, and development.
• Support in identifying, scoping, and bidding for new business opportunities.
• Step into existing teams and contribute effectively.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of experience in project management, delivery management, or related fields.
• Experience delivering digital research, design, or technology projects, ideally for government or nonprofits.
• Confident in stakeholder communication and decision-making.
• Familiar with agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Proficient in common delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).
• Ability to work independently and lead teams with minimal oversight.
• Comfort with feedback, both giving and receiving.

Benefits

Working with a diverse and equitable team, with flexible options available for remote work across Australia.

Location

This role can be hybrid from the Melbourne or Adelaide office or fully remote within Australia.

How to Apply

To be considered, please send your resume along with a short cover note that answers the following questions:

• What attracted you to this opportunity, and why do you think you'd be a good fit?
• Describe a time you gave or received tough feedback during a project. How did you handle it?

Deadline

Immediate or short notice availability preferred.