Delivering Smarter, Faster, Accountable Media We exist to grow our clients businesses through Smarter, Faster, Accountable media services.

Smarter: We use our clients’ data to drive growth.

Faster: We have media, data and creative production under one roof to deliver an agile advantage.

Accountable: We demand that we are accountable to our clients’ business growth.

Born as a specialist performance media agency, we apply a performance mindset to a full range of integrated marketing solutions, from media to creative, data and technology. Our mission is to grow our clients’ revenue through regression-based media planning complemented with human insight to help determine the optimal balance between brand and performance media

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for two commercially minded Planning & Trading Directors to drive smart, strategic media planning and buying across two unique client patches. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver on client briefs, and push strategic thinking to challenge the status quo.

One role covers an exciting, dynamic patch featuring FMCG and a major Australian sporting code - fast-moving, high-impact campaigns with room for creativity. The other spans a rich mix of long-tenure service clients in financial, retirement, and education sectors, offering stability, strong partnerships, and the chance to innovate directly with senior clients. Both roles provide exposure to big-picture decisions and the opportunity to shape integrated media solutions.

You’ll lead and mentor a talented team, manage multi-million-dollar budgets with precision, and ensure every deliverable meets expectations. Collaboration is key - you’ll work closely with internal specialists and external partners to bring innovative ideas to life.

Whether you’re a Senior Account Manager ready to step up or an established Account Director confident in building senior relationships and sharing a strong media POV, this is your chance to make an impact.

What will your day to day look like?

• Oversee planning and buying across ATL and digital channels, ensuring accuracy, quality, and innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering excellence in client service and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Translate client briefs into integrated strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Represent the agency in senior client meetings, influencing decisions and driving collaboration.
• Mentor and empower your team, fostering growth and a results-driven culture.
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets with precision, including tracking spend, invoicing accuracy, and timely forecasting.
• Monitor campaign performance, ensure timely reporting, and flag issues early.
• Collaborate with performance, programmatic, and analytics teams to deliver unified, data-driven solutions.
• Champion new media initiatives, educate the team on emerging trends, and push creative boundaries.
• Run WIPs, maintain timelines, and ensure all deliverables meet expectations and agency standards.
• Deliver insightful campaign reporting, including post-campaign analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with media and external stakeholders to unlock innovative opportunities.

What will set you up for success?

• 5+ years’ experience leading multi-channel media planning and buying (OOH, TV, BVOD, audio, partnerships, digital) in a client service role, ideally within a media agency.
• Advanced knowledge of media systems and tools, with strong negotiation and trading skills.
• Deep understanding of ATL and digital channels and how they deliver on client objectives.
• Commercial acumen to balance strategic thinking with financial oversight and operational detail.
• Ability to uncover insights using media planning tools and analytics platforms.
• Confidence in building senior-level relationships and influencing decisions with a data-led POV.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid track record in managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting with precision.
• Clear, persuasive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver solutions quickly.
• Curiosity, excellent analytical thinking, and a solutions focused approach.

What we can offer:

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 us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

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: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

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 recruitment@publicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.