Overview
Avian Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
At
Avian
, we help government and enterprise teams deliver better digital services. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients and building capability as we go.
We're looking for an
Associate Design Consultant
to join our team. This is an early-career role with real responsibility, backed by mentoring and support. You'll contribute to research, design, and delivery on projects that matter: from policy challenges to digital platforms used by millions.
About the role
Support user research and service design activities, from planning to synthesis.
Help create design artefacts: journey maps, service blueprints, prototypes, and presentations.
Contribute to workshops and co-design sessions with clients and communities.
Learn from experienced designers and researchers while growing your own practice.
Build your communication and consulting skills in complex, high-stakes environments.
About you
You don't need to tick every box, but you'll bring:
Some experience (through study, internships, or early roles) in UX, service design, content design, or related fields.
Strong written communication; you explain clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
A strong visual sensibility; you care about how ideas and findings are expressed.
Curiosity, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn.
Tertiary qualifications; a Bachelor's degree or above.
Ability to hold (or obtain) an Australian Government security clearance.
Why Avian?
Purposeful work.
Services and policy that matter.
We go together.
A team that backs you up, working with deep client partnerships.
Growth with support.
Mentoring, coaching, and the chance to shape your own path.
Flexibility.
Hybrid, family-friendly arrangements with a Canberra base.
At Avian, we're small, and carefully growing. That means everyone here shapes how we work; we want you to help build our culture. We're looking for people who are:
Collaborators
. You thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, share openly, and help others succeed.
Producers
. You're comfortable getting things done; you have a bias towards action.
Genuine operators
. You work with empathy and integrity; with clients, with colleagues, with communities. You care about clarity, practicality, and following through.
Brand builders
. You're excited about growing with a new business, shaping not just client projects but Avian's reputation and practice.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short note about why you're interested in Avian to
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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