Job Description

This is one of the most critical hires in Jaywing's next phase of growth.

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We're looking for a true media leader - someone who can set direction, challenge convention, and build a paid media capability that is both commercially powerful and future-ready.

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At Jaywing, we partner with ambitious brands to drive measurable growth through the intersection of data, creative and performance. Our clients include names like New Balance, Crocs, QuickBooks and Myer - and we're just getting started.

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Now we need someone to take our paid media offering to the next level.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

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You'll lead and evolve a 30+ person paid media team, shaping the strategy, structure and future of how we deliver performance across search, social, display and full-funnel media.

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This is not a "keep things ticking" role.

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This is about building what comes next.

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You'll bring together:

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- Deep technical expertise
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- Strong commercial instinct
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- A clear point of view on where media is heading
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And turn that into a capability that delivers real impact for clients.

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WHAT YOU'LL OWN

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Strategic Leadership

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- Set the vision for Jaywing's paid media capability across retail, eCommerce and lead generation
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- Integrate media with creative, data and CX to deliver connected performance
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- Drive innovation across automation, AI and emerging media opportunities
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Commercial Performance

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- Own revenue growth, forecasting and profitability of the media function
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- Identify opportunities to expand client investment and grow scope
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- Play a key role in new business and senior client relationships
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Operational Excellence

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- Maintain high standards across planning, optimisation and measurement
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- Ensure strong collaboration across SEO, Data and CRO teams
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- Build scalable, efficient ways of working across a national team
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Leadership & Culture

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- Lead, mentor and develop senior leaders across the media team
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- Build a high-performing, accountable and collaborative culture
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- Create clarity, direction and confidence at scale
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WHAT YOU BRING

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- 10+ years in paid media, with deep expertise across search, social and performance channels
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- Proven experience leading large teams and complex client portfolios
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- Solid commercial acumen - you understand revenue, margin and growth levers
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- A clear perspective on the future of media (AI, automation, data-led decisioning)
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- The ability to operate at both strategic and hands‐on levels
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Just as importantly, you're a leader people trust - calm under pressure, clear in your thinking, and able to bring others with you.

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WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

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Paid media is central to Jaywing's growth.

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This role sits at the heart of:

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- Our client outcomes
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- Our commercial performance
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- Our competitive edge in market
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You'll have the autonomy, backing and scale to build something meaningful - not just manage what already exists.

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WHY JAYWING

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- Integrated agency model across creative, CX, data and media
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- Strong client portfolio with real complexity and opportunity
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- Leadership team that values clarity, ideas and accountability
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- A culture that balances performance with curiosity and collaboration
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INTERESTED?

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If you're ready to step into a role where you can shape capability, influence strategy, and drive real business impact, click APPLY NOW, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Head of Paid Media (Victoria)
🏢 Jaywing Australia
📍 Victoria