Freelance Senior Account Manager

Ogilvy Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Australia is seeking an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our Sydney team on a freelance temporary basis from October through to the end of 2026. You will manage day-to-day client relationships, lead integrated campaigns, and coordinate timelines, budgets, and briefs across strategy, creative, production and specialist teams.

The role requires 2-3+ years in account management within a creative or integrated agency, with strong stakeholder and project management skills and

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years' experience in account management within a creative, advertising, digital or integrated agency.
• Strong client management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience working with creative and production teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to jump in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted partner.
• Leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and touchpoints.
• Developing project timelines, scopes, budgets and workflow plans.
• Writing clear briefs and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating competing priorities.
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and add value for clients.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Brief writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

We are ateam of creative and strategic minds, driven byour purpose to create enduring brands and emerging ideas.

We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative work we are proud of.

We learn together, create together, win together, and most importantly, have fun together.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Ogilvy is looking for an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our Sydney team on a freelance temporary basis from October - until end of 2026.

We're after someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, loves building strong client relationships, and can confidently lead projects from briefing through to delivery. You'll work across integrated campaigns alongside strategy, creative, production and specialist teams, ensuring exceptional work is delivered on time and on budget.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted partner
• Leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and touchpoints
• Developing project timelines, scopes, budgets and workflow plans
• Writing clear briefs and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
• Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating competing priorities
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and add value for clients

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 2-3+ years' experience in account management within a creative, advertising, digital or integrated agency
• Strong client management and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Experience working with creative and production teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to jump in where needed

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.