• Fixed-term contract: August 2026 – July 2027
• Based in Melbourne
• Reporting to Managing Partner
This is a unique opportunity to step into a Business Director role leading a key portfolio of Victorian Government clients. You will oversee a significant patch across Education, Arts, Transport, Environment and Safety, with a strong focus on team leadership, client partnership and commercial delivery. Supported by the wider leadership team, you will play a critical role in maintaining momentum, driving performance and ensuring best-in-class service across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
• Own senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across your portfolio
• Drive strategic thinking and media excellence across all campaigns and outputs
• Ensure strong commercial outcomes, including revenue growth and profitability
• Partner with internal stakeholders across investment, strategy and activation teams
• Maintain a high standard of delivery across all workstreams, ensuring timelines and quality benchmarks are met
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and improved ways of working
• Support and mentor team members, contributing to their development and progression
What We're Looking For
• Proven experience at Senior AD or Business Director level within media or agency environments
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
• Confident client operator with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business drivers and growth opportunities
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect media solutions to client objectives
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment
About OMD
• We are a leading media agency delivering performance with integrity
• Part of a global network with access to world-class tools, data and talent
• A culture built on collaboration, creativity and continuous learning
• Committed to developing our people and supporting career growth
• Known for strong client partnerships and market-leading work
Apply Now
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!
If you've got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We'd love to hear from you
We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
