CareerPlan

Account Director

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the account for a government client, developing integrated, film-led awareness and behaviour-change campaigns and communications strategies.

Role type

Senior Account Director (Government/Public Sector)

Builds

Integrated, film-led campaigns and communications strategies for government audiences across Australia

Domain

Advertising / Public Sector / Government Communications

Required skills

Client relationship management, strategic communications planning, team leadership, creative briefing, market analysis, project management

Preferred skills

Understanding of organizational politics, ability to lead mixed-discipline teams, experience with film-led campaigns

Technologies

WPP Open (AI platform)

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships with the client and internal teams, manage client expectations, develop short-term communications strategies, lead agency team members including coaching and appraisals, write strategies and briefs, ensure continuous progression of work across disciplines

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership