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Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology. Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework. It's a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 110,000+ talents across 100 countries globally. In Australia, our powerhouse of agencies stretch across creative, media, digital, earned, production, commerce, data and digital business transformation capabilities.
Overview
We're looking for a Group Account Director (Creative) to lead a major integrated client partnership within the global beauty and consumer healthcare space.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a significant portfolio, collaborate across a high-performing cross-functional team, and influence business outcomes at the senior levels. You'll be a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, a champion of creativity and effectiveness, and a driving force behind commercial growth.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
As the senior client lead, you'll be responsible for building deep, enduring partnerships and ensuring every piece of creative work delivers against both business and brand objectives.
You'll:
Be a leader across an integrated agency team spanning strategy, creative, media, production, data and customer experience
Develop trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming a strategic partner to their business
Drive organic growth by identifying new opportunities, solving complex business challenges and unlocking additional value across the wider Publicis Groupe
Oversee commercial performance, including forecasting, profitability,



revenue growth and risk management
Ensure exceptional delivery of integrated campaigns and programs from brief through to execution
Partner with agency leadership across disciplines to produce work that is effective, innovative and culturally impactful
Lead, mentor and develop a talented account team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Qualifications
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, commercial acumen and great leadership. You'll likely have:
Significant experience leading large integrated client relationships within a creative or integrated agency workplace
Proven success managing complex portfolios and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong commercial capability, including ownership of revenue, forecasting and profitability targets
Experience influencing senior executive stakeholders and navigating large matrix organisations
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to sell ideas with confidence and credibility
A collaborative leadership style that inspires teams and builds strong cross-functional partnerships
Additional information
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about .
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.




Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: /
Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via ; your personal information will be kept confidential.
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📌 Group Account Director (Integrated Creative) (Sydney)
🏢 Publicis Groupe Holdings
📍 Sydney