Performance Executive

Company Description

As part of Publicis Groupe, Starcom blends creativity, data, and deep expertise to craft media experiences that move people - and in turn, move business. Leveraging unique data assets, unparalleled media relationships, and the buying scale of the Groupe, we turn insight into impact.

Today's media landscape is faster, noisier, and more fragmented than ever. People are constantly scrolling, streaming, and switching - and despite more ways to connect, many brands feel further away from their audiences. Short-term thinking dominates. Quick wins overshadow long-term momentum.

At Starcom, we see it differently. Change isn't a threat - it's an opening. Our mission has always been the same: know people deeply, then connect with them meaningfully. We unlock opportunities across paid, owned, shared, and earned media to keep brands relevant and resonant.

We help clients navigate what's next - not by chasing every shiny object, but by knowing which ones matter. Our media thinking is fuelled by human insight, built for the context of each channel, and optimised for the outcomes that count.

Because when you move people, you move business. For today. For tomorrow. For good.

Job Description

Overview

Who are we looking for?

Are you collaborative, passionate about purpose-driven work, and eager to help shape the future of media transformation with a commitment to delivering a healthier tomorrow?

We're on the lookout for a talented Performance Executive to join our team, working across one of Australia's leading health insurance brands. This is a unique opportunity to work on campaigns that make a real difference - driving strong business growth and better health outcomes for members.

Whether you're a Search or Social specialist, or a Performance wizard, or someone who thrives across multiple biddable channels, this is your chance to work on high-impact campaigns and big budgets and help drive real business outcomes.

You'll be part of a team that's passionate about performance, obsessed with data, and driven by innovation. From day one, you'll be hands-on with campaign delivery, optimisation, and reporting, whilst being supported by managers and leaders who want to see you grow fast and go far.

We have a number of exciting Performance Executive spots across this exciting and meaningful client patch. If you're passionate about search, social and/or programmatic, and love the idea of working on a market-leading brand in an ambitious test-and-learn environment, this is your moment.

What will your day to day look like?

• Own the delivery of performance campaigns across search, social, and/or programmatic.
• Monitor pacing, conduct QA checks, and ensure campaigns are running smoothly and accurately.
• Optimise bids, targeting, and creative using platform-native AI tools.
• Analyse campaign data and draft insights and recommendations for performance improvements.
• Support client presentations, reporting, and quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure brand safety, viewability, and compliance.
• Contribute to planning conversations and provide data-driven recommendations.

What will set you up for success?

• 1+ years' experience in digital media, either agency or in-house, across search and/or social (programmatic experience is desirable, though not essential)
• Hands-on experience with campaign setup, trafficking, QA, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and familiarity with DV360 or The Trade Desk.
• Understanding of bid management tools (e.g. SA360), tagging and attribution (GTM, Floodlight, GA/GA4).
• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with dashboards (Looker Studio, Power BI).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in campaign execution.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data and performance insights.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive, collaborative attitude.
• Campaign planning skills and a t by liaising closely with external vendors, internal teams, clients and stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of digital vendors and their offerings (particularly within Paid Search & Social).
• Excellent relationship management skills to build trusted and successful partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and digital media vendors. You'll also connect with media partners like Google and Meta to stay ahead on tools and innovation

If you're curious, collaborative, and ready to make your mark in performance and/or digital media, we want to hear from you!

Unfortunately visa sponsorship cannot be offered, therefore only candidates with unlimited Australian working rights can be considered.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberte flexibility approach - "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Egalite, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Ecologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes - so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you - we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.