Digital Director

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive coaching

Flexible work policy

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Dentsu is expanding its WA team and seeks a Digital Director to lead full‑funnel digital strategy across our largest WA client base. You will guide integrated planning across Search and Social, advise at executive level, and drive portfolio profitability.

We value data literacy, MMM frameworks, and a track record of leading high‑performing teams in a media agency environment. This is a hybrid Perth role with flexible work and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Established leadership in a media agency landscape.
• Strong full‑funnel thinking and channel integration.
• Confident discussing advanced measurement and first‑party data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated digital strategy across brand and performance channels.
• Oversee SOW management and portfolio profitability.
• Coach and develop a high‑performing digital team.
• Support new business development including pitches.

Skills

Leadership

Digital strategy

Full‑funnel

Measurement & data

Budget management

Tools

GMP (programmatic)

Job description

Job Description

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.

The Role

We’re looking for a Digital Director to lead full‑funnel digital strategy across the largest client base in WA. Get ready to drive integrated planning across Search and Social, guide clients through business challenges, and act as a strategic advisor who can simplify complexity and influence at the highest level.

Core responsibilities

• Lead integrated digital strategy across brand and performance channels
• Strong data literacy and an established understanding of MMM frameworks and speaking to their benefits
• Act as a senior advisor, challenging briefs and crafting clear, executive‑ready narratives
• Oversee commercial accuracy, SOW management and portfolio profitability
• Support the ELT on new business development including pitches and consultancy
• Coach and develop a high‑performing digital team
• Deliver vertical‑specific excellence across Education, Personal Finance, Lifestyle & Resources.

A bit about you

• Established experience in a Media agency landscape, with some experience already operating at a leadership level
• Deep expertise across Search & Social is needed, with Programmatic and GMP platforms regarded as a bonus
• Strong full‑funnel thinking and channel integration skills
• Confident discussing advanced measurement and first‑party data strategies
• Proven commercial acumen managing a multi‑million dollar annual budget
• A strategic storyteller who can simplify complex data
• A people leader who builds capability and navigates change
• Comfortable working across multiple fast‑moving verticals

What’s in it for you

• Executive Business Coach that works with the broader agency group and individually (for directors and above), providing training and confidential career coaching
• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best Us’ policy
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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Location

Perth - 190 St George’s Terrace

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work