Account Director

Advertising Council Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave: Summer Days

Parental leave (gender-neutral)

Training and mentorship programs

Pro bono/community involvement

Wellbeing programs and EAP

Job summary

Apparent Communications in Eveleigh, NSW, Australia, seeks an Account Director or Senior Account Manager to join our Google team, focusing on social, thought leadership content, AI and technology. You will lead high-volume content programs across social, events, video, product marketing and whitepapers, working with great creatives and producers to deliver at scale in a fast-paced environment.

Collaboration with strategists, clients and internal teams is essential, as is building lasting

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years’ creative agency experience.
• Recent social and content experience required.
• Proven track record delivering high-volume content to tight deadlines.
• Background in social, digital or integrated agencies with content at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day client relationship on the Google team, negotiating briefs and budgets.
• Lead the delivery of high-volume social and content programs, on time and on budget.
• Work closely with strategists, creatives and producers to develop and deliver outputs.
• Oversee complex projects end-to-end with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Stay close to social trends, platforms and opportunities in the AI space.
• Share AI/tech insights to inform proactive client work.
• Identify new growth opportunities across key clients.

Skills

Account leadership

Social content

Content delivery

Agency experience

Project leadership

Communication

Relationship building

AI curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applications Close: Saturday, 31 October 2026

About the company

Apparent Communications

We’re an independent agency of 200+ thinkers, creators and solution-makers. We exist for one reason: to give our clients a competitive edge. It’s why we’re trusted by global giants like Google, Optus, Vanuatu Tourism and Volkswagen, alongside iconic local brands and startups.

That edge comes from the standard we set for ourselves – the craft in every detail and the thought we put into every room we enter. We don’t settle for "good enough" because we care enough to make it great. If you’re looking for a place where your craft is respected and the ego is left at the door, you’ve found it.

It’s an exciting time to join us at our brand‑new, dog‑friendly HQ in Eveleigh. We believe in high standards, but never at the expense of your life outside the office. It’s a culture our team actually advocates for; 99% of our people recommend Apparent as a great place to work.

What you can look forward to:

• Extra leave: Enjoy paid Summer Days for you and Reproductive Health Leave.
• Growth and mentorship: Access to training, development, coaching and industry events.
• Progressive support: Gender‑neutral paid parental leave and a commitment to genuine pay equity.
• Community impact: Opportunities to get involved in pro‑bono programs and volunteer work.
• Wellbeing programs: Physical and mental health initiatives, including an EAP and RUOK? Day activities.

We’re also leaning into what’s next by actively embracing AI across our roles, using it to enhance our expertise and keep both our agency and our clients at the forefront of the industry.

We have an entrepreneurial spirit and we know the best work doesn’t always fit into neat, tidy boxes. Neither should you. If you’re a pro at your craft (or looking for a mentor who is) and a genuine collaborator ready to deliver something undeniable, let’s talk.

The role

We’re looking for an Account Director or Senior Account Manager ready to step up to join our Google team, with a genuine interest in social, thought leadership content, AI and technology.

You’ll lead high‑volume content programs across social, event content, video, product marketing, product demos, animation and motion as well as technical information such as whitepapers. This is a fast‑paced role for someone who loves working in the innovation space with great creative teams, understands the social landscape and can deliver exceptional work at scale.

Your responsibilities

The day‑to‑day looks like:

• Own the day‑to‑day client relationship on our Google team, interrogating briefs, negotiating budgets and earning client trust as a proactive, solutions‑oriented partner.
• Lead the delivery of high‑volume social and content programs, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard.
• Work closely with strategists, creatives and producers to develop and deliver brilliant strategic and creative outputs.
• Oversee complex projects end‑to‑end, managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, timelines and budgets.
• Bring a strong understanding of the social and content landscape, staying close to trends, platforms, formats and emerging opportunities.
• Share and build knowledge in the AI and tech space, using insights and key client learnings to inform proactive client work.
• Identify new opportunities for growth across key clients and look for ways to add greater value to the relationship.

Skills

You will need to:

• Be an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Manager ready to step up, with a minimum of 4–5 years’ creative agency experience.
• Have recent social and content experience – this is a must.
• Have a proven track record of delivering a high volume of content to an exceptional standard, while managing tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Come from a social, digital or integrated agency background, with a strong understanding of how great content gets made and delivered at scale.
• Exhibit strong project leadership skills, a solid marketing background and a creative mindset.
• Excel in communication, both written and verbal, and be confident presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Have a proven track record of building strong relationships, both internally with your team and externally with clients.
• Be curious about AI and technology and excited by the opportunity to work with one of the world\’s leading technology brands.
• Be happy working from our Eveleigh office Tuesday to Thursday, with the option of hybrid work‑from‑home days.
• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and have a passion for continuous learning and growth.