Junior SEM Performance Strategist

Dentsu (ANZ) Management Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be the Best You home-office stipend $0

Volunteer leave

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Wellness days

Dentsu University access

Job summary

Dentsu ANZ is recruiting a Performance Associate in Melbourne to support the execution, optimisation and reporting of paid search campaigns for a leading health insurance brand. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in Google Ads and Bing Ads, with a focus on analytics, insights, and client communications.

You’ll join a high-performing team, work across SEM, and develop professional skills with our focus on growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with comfort using large data sets and Excel.
• Interest in digital marketing, performance media, and search advertising.
• Excellent communication to explain data, insights, and recommendations to different audiences.
• Curious, proactive and eager to learn from a team of experienced performance specialists.
• Exposure to Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEM coursework, or relevant certifications would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and optimise SEM campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Bing Ads to deliver against client objectives and KPIs.
• Perform daily campaign checks, monitor pacing, and track performance against targets and budgets.
• Prepare and analyse weekly, fortnightly, and monthly performance reports, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support client meetings, presentations, and ongoing stakeholder communications as your platform expertise develops.
• Collaborate with the broader client teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Curiosity / eagerness to learn

Tools

Google Ads

Google Analytics

SEM coursework

Job description

Dentsu ANZ is recruiting a Performance Associate in Melbourne to support the execution, optimisation and reporting of paid search campaigns for a leading health insurance brand. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in Google Ads and Bing Ads, with a focus on analytics, insights, and client communications.

You’ll join a high-performing team, work across SEM, and develop professional skills with our focus on growth and learning.