Senior Paid Media Manager
Senior paid media role with real ownership — lead strategy across Meta, Google & TikTok, mentor junior talent and help scale high-growth brands in a flexible boutique agency.
Remote (Sydney preferred) | $90,000 – $110,000 + Super
We’re partnering with a fast-growing boutique digital agency looking for a Senior Paid Media Manager to help strengthen and lead their paid media function.
This is a senior hands-on role suited to someone confident in their craft — a paid media specialist who can own performance outcomes, contribute to strategy, and support the development of junior team members.
You’ll work across a portfolio of ambitious brands while helping shape the agency’s paid media approach as the team continues to grow.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of paid media strategy and performance across a diverse portfolio of clients including product-based businesses, retail brands and high-growth companies.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading paid media strategy across Meta, Google and TikTok
Structuring and optimising campaigns for sustainable growth
Managing budget allocation and scaling decisions
Developing and refining testing frameworks
Analysing campaign performance and identifying growth opportunities
Supporting and reviewing the work of junior paid specialists
Participating in client reporting and strategic discussions
This is a hands-on role with strong strategic influence, ideal for someone who enjoys both execution and shaping performance strategy.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years’ experience in paid media, ideally agency-side
Strong experience across Google Ads, Meta and TikTok Ads
Experience managing multi-platform budgets and performance strategy
Confidence analysing attribution and performance data
Strong communication skills when discussing results with clients
A commercially minded approach to performance marketing
Ability to mentor junior team members without micromanaging
You understand that performance isn’t just platform metrics — it’s about driving sustainable business growth for clients.
What’s On Offer
Remote-first role with flexible working arrangements
A collaborative and supportive leadership team
Strong internal culture focused on growth and development
Direct collaboration with senior leadership
Autonomy and ownership in your role
A clear pathway to future leadership opportunities as the paid team expands
Additional Information
This role is open to Australia-based candidates with full working rights. Sydney-based applicants are preferred.
- Department
- Performance & Paid Media
- Role
- Paid Media
- Locations
- Newcastle, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Yearly salary
- AUD90,000 - AUD110,000
- Employment type
- Full-time