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 Current 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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Strong 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Jaywing Australia
📍 New South Wales