Senior Paid Performance Manager

TheDriveGroup; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing agency is seeking a Senior Paid Performance Manager to lead media strategy for a portfolio of retained clients. The role requires 8+ years in paid performance, managing high budgets, and hands-on campaign execution across various platforms. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful results with strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in paid performance, ideally in an agency or consulting environment.
• Proven experience working with large, complex B2C clients in professional services.
• Hands-on experience with digital paid media, optimisation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Manage and optimise mid-to-high six-figure budgets.
• Present strategic updates and campaign insights directly to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Paid media campaign management

B2C client experience

Digital paid media optimisation

Client-facing communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

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This range is provided by TheDriveGroup. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$125,000.00/yr

A high-performing agency based in North Sydney is looking for a Senior Paid Performance Manager to lead media strategy and execution across a small portfolio of retained clients.

The internal team includes senior strategists, account leads, and execs, all collaborative, focused, and low-ego. It’s a workplace for professionals who show up, do great work, and want to make meaningful contributions.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms
• Manage and optimise mid-to-high six-figure budgets
• Align creative and messaging to the funnel stage and client goals
• Collaborate with the executive team and two senior strategists on client direction
• Present strategic updates and campaign insights directly to senior stakeholders
• Oversee 4–6 retained B2C clients in professional services
• Deliver work, not just delegate; you’ll be hands-on

What They’re Looking For

• 8+ years in paid performance, ideally in an agency or consulting environment
• Proven experience working with large, complex B2C clients in professional services
• Someone who can show their impact, talk about campaigns to back it up
• Hands-on experience with digital paid media, optimisation, and reporting
• A commercial mindset with confidence in client-facing conversations
• Professional, values-driven

Additional Information

• $130,000 – $140,000 (inclusive of super)
• (North Sydney), Hybrid

How to Apply:

Apply directly OR send your resume to [e-mail]

TheDriveGroup is 100% committed to improving meaningful diversity in the technology industry.

We partner with clients who embrace diversity and seek candidates across all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexualities, cultures, and faiths.

If you have the right skills and attitude we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing