Account Executive - NSW Gov | Sydney-NSW
| Category: | Client Service - Account Executive |
| Position Type: | Full Time Permanent |
| Business Unit: | OMD |
| Hiring Manager: | Rhys Davies |
| Kissflow ID: | SAP-04454 |
| Cost Centre: | OMSY37-OMD-SYD-OMD-NSW GOV (BM) |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 26-Aug-2026 |
Job Description
We're looking for an Account Executive to join our Transport for NSW team, supporting the delivery of integrated media campaigns across road safety and public transport behaviour change programs.
This role offers the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most impactful government communications, helping deliver campaigns that influence real-world behaviour and make a positive difference to communities across NSW. You'll be involved in campaign planning, implementation, reporting and client servicing, working closely with a collaborative team of media specialists and stakeholders.
Ideal for someone early in their media career, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a complex and rewarding account, develop strong media and client management skills, and contribute to high-profile campaigns that improve safety, encourage positive transport behaviours, and create meaningful outcomes for the people of NSW.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with Account Teams, Specialist Business Units and Strategists to create the Media idea
- Assess all communication options via use of all media research tools
- Collate data to enable your team to deliver detailed recommendations of the proposed communication strategy
- Complete competitive data analysis and uncover innovative insights
- Collaborate with and share information with the creative agency partners when required
- Build professional and trusted relationships with your clients
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external
- Respond to clients requests in a timely manner
- Grow knowledge of key media tools and systems to assist with best in class plans and trading delivery
What you'll need:
- Strong planning skills across key media channels
- Ability to build strong professional relationships with clients
- High-level presentation skills (both written and verbal)
- Organisational skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive approach to all tasks and compliance to deadlines
- Demonstrate a passion to do great, innovative work and inspire others
- Ability to coach and develop junior team members
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated experience within a media agency environment
What's in it for you?
- Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
- Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
- All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
- Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
- We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
- We encourage and fully support flexible working
- Parental leave
- Fun social events
OMD has long understood that our success is 100% dependent on our people and the culture we create. We don't make widgets or even ads; our people deliver market leading creative communication solutions to our clients and it's their intelligence, passion and commitment to OMD that sets us apart, defines our employer brand and delivers market leading growth year in, year out.
OMD's agency mission presents many exciting opportunities for our people: We create what's next with media solutions that transform your business creatively, culturally, and commercially.
We Create What's Next is a bold and inspirational north star that guides us into the future. It is our fuel to continue pushing forward, and pushing through boundaries, as the media industry leader. Our mission is a statement that tells everyone why we exist. It describes what we do and how we do it. It is a promise to ourselves, our clients and our partners.
Our results are testament to this approach:
- · Campaign Australian Media Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024
- · Great Place to Work certified 17 consecutive years (2009–2025)
- · Cairns Crocodiles Grand Prix 2025
- · MFA Awards Grand Prix 2024
- · AWARD Awards Media Agency of the Year 2024
- · UnLtd Good Company 2024
Additional Information
OMD, together with our Omnicom Media Group network is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.