Account Director

NewyTechPeople; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Weekly social activities

Monthly and annual recognition awards

Christmas bonus leave

Support for your wellbeing through an external EAP

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is looking for an experienced Account Director to lead client campaigns, manage budgets, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in a similar role, strong commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. The position is based on-site in Newcastle, Australia, offering a 9-day fortnight and various employee recognition awards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a creative/marketing or integrated agency.
• Experience leading large accounts and multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong commercial awareness: budgets and opportunities.
• Confident communicator who can influence clients and teams.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset—solutions-focused and ready to lead.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the senior partner for clients - trusted to solve problems and deliver impact.
• Leading campaigns from concept through to execution across multiple channels.
• Managing and mentoring account service staff, supporting their growth and performance.
• Working closely with strategy, creative, and production teams to deliver outstanding work.
• Keeping projects on track - managing budgets, timelines, and ensuring quality.
• Identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and accounts.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in a creative, marketing, or integrated agency

Experience leading large accounts and multi-channel campaigns

Strong commercial awareness

Confident communicator

Proactive and collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Account Director role at NewyTechPeople.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the senior partner for clients - trusted to solve problems and deliver impact


• Leading campaigns from concept through to execution across multiple channels


• Managing and mentoring account service staff, supporting their growth and performance


• Working closely with strategy, creative, and production teams to deliver outstanding work


• Keeping projects on track - managing budgets, timelines, and ensuring quality


• Identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and accounts

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in a creative, marketing, or integrated agency


• Experience leading large accounts and multi-channel campaigns


• Strong commercial awareness – able to manage budgets and spot opportunities


• Confident communicator who can influence and inspire both clients and teams


• A proactive, collaborative mindset – solutions-focused and ready to lead

Why you’ll love it here

• 9-day fortnight


• Weekly social activities & regular agency events


• Monthly and annual recognition awards


• Christmas bonus leave & long-service leave perks


• Support for your wellbeing with an external EAP


• A culture that blends ambition with genuine care

What’s next?

This role is being recruited by NewyTechPeople. All applicants will receive a response.

The easiest way to register your interest is to apply using the link. If you’d like to have a chat before applying, please contact Ellen Bennett on 0493 395 175 or [e-mail].

Please note this role is on-site and based in Newcastle, Australia. It does not provide sponsorship.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Strategy/Planning, Production, and Advertising


• Industries: Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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