Digital Director of Growth and Performance

RecruitShop; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Day Off

Gym & Local retailer discounts

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

RecruitShop, a leading digital agency in Perth, seeks a Digital Director of Growth and Performance to lead the Growth department. You will shape digital strategy and drive performance across SEO, PPC and growth initiatives for ambitious clients across Australia and SE Asia.

In this senior leadership role, you will guide AI adoption, manage retained services, and mentor a high-performing team while working in a collaborative hybrid environment. Travel to the Indonesian office may be required.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience managing a digital growth or strategy function.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen with KPI delivery.
• Deep understanding of digital strategy, growth marketing, SEO and PPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead Growth department performance, resources and financial targets.
• Develop holistic digital strategies aligned with client growth and commercial objectives.
• Drive adoption of AI and emerging technologies in service delivery.
• Build strategic client relationships to improve performance and renewals.
• Collaborate across creative, technical, data and client service teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop agency performance marketing initiatives to generate leads and thought leadership.
• Lead and mentor Digital Consultants and Marketing Strategists to build a high-performing team.

Skills

Senior leadership

Digital strategy

Growth marketing

AI adoption

SEO

PPC

Client relationships

Team leadership

Job description

Digital Director of Growth and Performance

EARN $140,000 + Super | Based On Experience & Skill

Lead Digital Strategy, Growth Marketing & AI Innovation in Perth

Award-Winning Agency With a Strong & Collaborative Team

What's in it for You?

• Senior Leadership Role Shaping Digital & Growth Strategy
• Work With Ambitious Clients Across Australia & SE Asia
• Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangements In Perth
• Structured Professional Development & Career Progression
• Opportunity For Travel To The Indonesian Office
• Extra Day Off Plus Gym & Local Retailer Discounts
• Fresh Fruit, Local Gym & Retailer Discounts
• Award-Winning Agency With A Collaborative Team Culture
• Accessible Studio Located Near Key Transport Links

About The Company

Our client is an award-winning digital agency delivering transformative technology, digital products and experiences across Australia and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2008, the agency combines strategy, technology, AI and innovation to help ambitious brands achieve meaningful growth.

With offices in Perth, Denpasar and Jakarta, they offer a collaborative hybrid environment focused on quality, continuous learning and embracing the next generation of digital technology.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the strategic vision and performance of the Growth department while delivering holistic digital strategies that align with client growth objectives.

As a senior agency leader, you will oversee retained digital services, including SEO and PPC, while driving client strategy, technology education, AI adoption, team performance and departmental growth.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Growth department performance, resources, retained services and financial targets
• Develop holistic digital strategies aligned with client growth and commercial objectives
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, AI and agent-driven processes across service delivery
• Build strategic client relationships while improving performance, satisfaction, retention and renewals
• Collaborate across creative, technical, data and client service teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Develop agency performance marketing initiatives that generate leads and strengthen thought leadership
• Lead, mentor and empower Digital Consultants and Marketing Strategists to build a high-performing team

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience managing a digital, growth or strategy department
• Strong strategic, commercial and financial acumen with experience achieving departmental KPIs
• Deep understanding of digital strategy, growth marketing, SEO, PPC and broader agency services
• Proven success improving client performance, satisfaction, retention and commercial outcomes
• Strong understanding of emerging technology and AI within digital service delivery
• Experience adopting new platforms, technologies and methodologies while evolving outdated services
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and leadership skills with strong emotional intelligence

You will also bring proven experience in agency marketing, campaign ROI and thought leadership, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively across creative, technical and data teams.