Role Summary:
We’re looking for an experienced Account Director to join our tight-knit national team on a 9x month contract. This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll lead key accounts, drive integrated campaigns, and build trusted partnerships that deliver measurable results.
As Account Director, you’ll be the strategic lead for major client relationships, steering projects from briefing through to delivery across TV, film, digital, social, print, and OOH. You’ll combine commercial acumen with creative know-how, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Acting as the central connector between clients, internal teams, and external partners, you’ll champion operational excellence and foster a collaborative, people-first culture.
This contract role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
What You’ll Do:
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Serve as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and campaign expertise.
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Lead client briefing processes and ensure clarity, alignment, and strategic focus.
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Build strong, trusted partnerships through proactive communication and consistent delivery.
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Identify opportunities for account growth, including new services and campaign extensions.
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Oversee end-to-end project delivery across integrated campaigns – scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing.
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Collaborate with producers, creatives, and studio teams to maintain creative integrity.
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Manage account financials, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
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Mentor and lead an Account Manager and cross-functional teams, fostering growth and high performance.
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Champion a positive, solutions-focused culture that values craft, diversity, and continuous improvement.
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Play a key role in client pitches and planning responses.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience in a senior client service role within creative, content, or production agencies.
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Strong business acumen and ability to manage account financials and profitability.
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Expertise in delivering integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to lead teams, inspire collaboration, and drive operational excellence.
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Skilled in identifying growth opportunities and converting them into tangible results.
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Knowledge of industry-standard planning tools and processes.
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A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for creativity and innovation.
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Valid Australian unlimited working rights.
What we will offer you:
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
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A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
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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!”
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Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
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Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
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A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
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A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs.
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Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
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Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits.
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Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. 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 in. 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 [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.
