Head of Product Design

• An exciting new role part of our Advertising and Value team  

• We are looking for an inspirational leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and empowers their team  

• Permanent role based in Melbourne  

We're REA 
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.  

Where the team fits in 

The Advertising and Value team looks after all the Advertising and associated Value delivery across 4 key markets. 1) Residential - helping people sell or rent out homes, 2) Commercial - helping people buy, sell, rent, lease or find a commercial agent, 3) Developer - helping our Developer customers (builders, apartment and house and land developers) connect with our highly engaged audience and 4) Media - helping non property customers connect with our audience. We are approximately 130 people and are spread across Product, Design and Technology. 

What the role is all about 

The Head of Design is a senior leader at REA Group. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading Product Design leaders and individual contributors across a high impact and complex product portfolio. 

• Deeply understand the dynamics and constituents across multiple markets (both consumer and customer), using this knowledge to help translate business strategy into product strategy 

• Shape and execute on our product strategy in partnership with other leaders, translating it into action which drives measurable results 

• Contribute to our product strategy by building out a future vision for our experiences, which is cohesive and complimentary. Partner with peers and other leaders to bring it to life through portfolio initiatives 

• Drive the design direction of our products within the portfolio and influencing more broadly across the REA Group. Connect the dots across business units developing new ideas and innovative directions 

• As a member of the cross functional Advertising and Value Leadership team, you will support leadership practices and cadences, helping maintain high performing teams, driving business objects and creating a great culture 

• Foster a culture and practise of design excellence. Ensuring our ways of working, design practices and methodologies are fit for purpose and drive best-in-class experiences. Work with other leaders to evolve and maintain a high standard of design practice and embed these best practice techniques and approaches with your team 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for that special spark! People with passion and values that mirror our own.  
You’re also a good fit if you’re hungry to learn the ins and outs of Design at REA.   

• Someone with a few runs on the board – experience in the design industry and leading design teams 

• You have a background in design with strong eye for what good looks like 

• A strategic thinker and a hands-on doer 

• A strong people leader, love coaching and growing design talent 

• You have innate curiosity and a love of learning  

• Bring a growth mindset, be resilient and appreciate how to drive change in an organisation at scale. 

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 

• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 

• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life