Performance Director

  • 27 Aug 2026
  • Permanent / Full Time
Performance Director - Independent Media Agency
 
Our client is a boutique, purpose-led media agency with a strong reputation for transparent, ethical and results-driven media planning and buying. The agency works with a range of recognised brands across consumer, education, investment and not-for-profit sectors.
 
They are now looking for a Performance Director to lead and grow their performance marketing function.
 
The Role
 
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving performance strategy, client outcomes, commercial performance and team development across key accounts.
 
You will oversee performance activity across channels including SEM, paid social, programmatic, affiliates and broader digital media, with the opportunity to develop a more channel-agnostic approach to performance.
 
Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead performance strategy and outcomes across key client accounts.
  • Oversee planning, execution, optimisation and budget allocation across digital channels.
  • Develop strategic recommendations, reporting and performance insights for senior clients.
  • Lead measurement frameworks, attribution, tagging and conversion tracking.
  • Analyse campaign and audience data to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Oversee reporting, billing and financial reconciliation.
  • Build processes and frameworks to strengthen the agency's performance offering.
  • Lead, mentor and develop the performance team.
  • Build strong senior-level client relationships.
  • Support new business, product development and wider agency growth.
About You
  • 5+ years' experience across digital/performance marketing.
  • Proven experience in a senior, client-facing performance role.
  • Strong expertise across search, paid social and programmatic.
  • Experience with DSPs and bid management platforms such as SA360.
  • Strong knowledge of GA4, tagging, attribution and conversion tracking.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to turn data into clear commercial recommendations.
  • Strong commercial and strategic understanding of performance marketing.
  • Previous experience managing and developing a team.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Why Join?
  • Join a purpose-led, independently owned media agency.
  • Flexible working hours between 7am-7pm.
  • Hybrid working model with 2 days in the Sydney CBD office.
  • Employee profit-share scheme.
  • Strong focus on professional development and mentoring.
  • Paid community service leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • People-first, values-driven culture.

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