Must have full Australian working rights
10+ years' experience in performance - search, social and programmatic is ideal
Search and Social experience are non negotiable
Agency experience is non negotiable
Experience managing a team of 10+
Up to $180K DOE
WHO WE ARE
We're partnering with one of Australia's fastest growing full-service agencies, delivering truly integrated marketing solutions across brand, creative, customer experience, and media.
Our client works with a portfolio of ambitious, well-known brands across retail, eCommerce and lead generation sectors, helping them grow faster through creative ideas, data-led strategy and media innovation.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the strategic direction, innovation and performance of a 30+ person media team that is expected to continue growing, working across paid search, paid social, display and wider media.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic vision with commercial ownership.
You'll bring together the art and science of marketing, driving measurable business growth for clients through intelligent strategy, creative integration, and the smart use of technology and data.
As a key member of the agency's leadership team, you'll shape the approach to media across the business, championing automation, machine learning and AI-led processes to drive efficiency and impact.




You'll also own the department's revenue and growth targets, manage EBITDA contribution, and oversee resourcing at both client and department level.
You'll work closely with Paid Media Directors, strategic leads across Paid Search, Social and Display, and Creative, Data and Client Services teams to deliver connected performance across the full customer journey.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
10+ years in paid media roles with deep expertise across paid search, social, and broader performance channels
Proven track record leading large teams and multi-sector client portfolios
Strong commercial and strategic acumen with fluency in analytics, attribution and forecasting
Demonstrated experience driving innovation through automation and data
Hands-on understanding of ad platforms (Google, Meta, etc.) and retail or lead-gen ecosystems
Strategic and hands-on, equally confident setting direction and diving into detail when needed
Highly organised and accountable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Solid leadership presence, mentors senior directors and builds a culture of curiosity and collaboration
TO BE CONSIDERED
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📌 Head Of Performance And Paid Media (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne