Our people
Our people are our greatest asset and we know it.
That’s why we invest in our team, support their development, and create an environment where they can do their best work and be their whole selves. We genuinely care about one another, celebrating the wins together and supporting each other through challenges. We expect our people to bring their skill, flair and creativity to every situation – because when one person thrives, we all do.
Why Purple
Leave provisions
We believe our people do their best work when they can balance life and work. That’s why we offer a range of additional leave options to support our team at every stage of life. This includes 16 weeks of paid parental leave, up to one week of additional loyalty leave, birthday leave, community service leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
Trust and flexibility
Our team are experts in their fields and are passionate about delivering on what they promise. In return, we trust them with genuine flexibility in how they work. Our people have the ability to set their own start and finish times, work from home two days per week, and are equipped with the tools they need to work effectively from anywhere.
Exposure and opportunity
At Purple, everyone works side by side, from emerging talent through to our CEO. Our open-plan environment encourages collaboration, connection and the sharing of ideas, giving every team member the opportunity to learn, contribute and be heard. We support this with a transparent performance and reward framework, dedicated individual learning budgets, and a strong focus on career progression for all our people.
Life at Purple
At Purple, you’ll find a team that is warm, welcoming and excited to get to know you and your journey.
We work through challenges together with curiosity and a focus on finding solutions. Everyone looks out for one another and shares advice freely, always doing our best to help each other both professionally and personally.
From a fully stocked kitchen, and regular social events to direct access to our executive leaders who will always pick up the phone, we create an environment where connection is genuine and our care extends beyond the office.
We also provide practical support, including phone reimbursements, a work-from-home payment, and a range of other discounts and benefits, ensuring our team has what they need to thrive.
Our teams and services
Public relations, and specialist communications
We bring clarity, judgement and calm, helping you navigate pressure, build trust and advance the outcomes that matter most.
Explore Campaigns & Channels
When your creative and digital strategy needs to translate to trust, add Purple
Explore Creative
Government and stakeholder engagement
When influence is critical to your success, add Purple.
Explore Engagement
We bring experience, perspective and calm, helping you navigate complexity, align stakeholders and lead with confidence.
Explore Crisis Response
We work in collaboration with your team to build internal capacity, transfer knowledge and deliver projects seamlessly.
Explore TrainingOpen opportunities
Opportunities at Purple don’t come up often, so we encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn or SEEK to stay up to date when they do.
To support a fair and consistent recruitment process, we ask that all applications for advertised roles are submitted via LinkedIn or SEEK. Please note that applications sent via email will not be considered.
View vacancies on LinkedIn
GO TO LINKEDINRecruitment process
Advertise
When an opportunity becomes available, we advertise roles on LinkedIn and SEEK. We suggest you follow our page and our team to stay informed about upcoming opportunities.
Apply
All applications must be submitted through SEEK. We encourage you to showcase your personality, skills and experience in your application. Please note that we require a cover letter and ask that all applications reflect inclusive and respectful language.
Review
Applications are assessed against our skills matrix, and shortlisted candidates are contacted for an initial phone screening to discuss their experience and suitability.
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend two interviews with a mix of people from across our business, ensuring a fair, inclusive and unbiased process. Once complete we will ask our preferred candidate to provide two recent referees.
Offer
Successful candidates will receive a formal offer outlining the role, responsibilities and benefits, along with everything you need to get started at Purple.
Starting with Us
Before your first day, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your preferred working laptop and meet the team, helping you feel prepared and connected from the start.
Inclusion and values
Our Code of Conduct and values underpin everything we do at Purple, guided by our belief that we are ‘greater together’. We believe the best outcomes come from working collaboratively, valuing different perspectives, and supporting one another to succeed.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to contribute. We actively encourage diversity across our team, including people from LGBTQ+ communities, culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and all lived experiences. We also support our people to dress for their day, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident in how they show up at work.
Our CORE values
CONNECTED
We work as a team and connect with our people
OWN IT
We take responsibility, individually and together
RESPECTFUL
We respect others and our business
EXCELLENCE
Good isn’t good enough. We are excellent!
