David Jones is bringing more of its paid media capability in-house, and we’re looking for a technically strong

Paid Media Specialist

to help build the operational foundations that will make it a success.

Reporting to the Head of Paid Media, you’ll be the operational backbone of the team, taking ownership of campaign setup, trafficking, tracking and quality assurance across search, social and programmatic channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves the detail behind high-performing campaigns. You’ll ensure every campaign is built accurately, launches on time and delivers against its brief, giving the wider team the confidence to focus on strategy, optimisation and commercial outcomes.

What will the role involve?

Owning the end-to-end setup, trafficking and quality assurance of paid media campaigns across search, social and programmatic platforms

Building, optimising and troubleshooting Google Ads Search campaigns

Managing SA360 bid strategies, automated rules, budget pacing, inventory and campaign optimisation workflows

Applying your expertise across match types, audience layering, responsive search ads, extensions, conversion actions and automated bidding

Reviewing campaign builds, creative assets, ad copy, targeting, tracking tags and UTM structures before launch

Managing tag implementation and tracking infrastructure to support accurate data capture and attribution

Translating campaign briefs into technically sound builds that support performance objectives

Monitoring live campaigns for delivery, pacing and technical issues, and resolving problems quickly

Maintaining clear campaign naming conventions, account structures and documentation





Identifying opportunities to improve trafficking workflows, QA processes and team efficiency

What are we looking for? You’ll be a hands‑on paid media professional who takes pride in getting the detail right. You’re organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple campaign builds and deadlines in a fast-moving setting.

You’ll bring:

Experience in campaign trafficking, ad operations or paid media execution across multiple platforms

Strong working knowledge of

Google Ads, SA360 and Meta Ads Manager

Practical experience managing SA360 bid strategies, automated rules, pacing and optimisation workflows

Experience implementing campaign tags, conversion tracking and UTM frameworks

A meticulous approach to quality assurance and campaign accuracy

The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find practical solutions

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

Clear, proactive communication and the confidence to flag risks or issues early

A cooperative approach and the ability to work effectively across a distributed team

Experience with

DV360, The Trade Desk or another DSP

would be highly regarded, as would exposure to retail, e‑commerce or agency campaign environments.

A relevant degree and Google Ads or Meta Blueprint certification are preferred but not essential.



We’re most interested in your hands‑on platform capability, attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.

Why work for us? Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING. In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams. Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display. It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, that we are living our cultural foundations.

Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand

A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives

Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance

Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner

Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits

An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work

Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program

Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape

Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a so

📌 Paid Media Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 David Jones
📍 Melbourne