Paid Search Lead

Paid Search Lead Join a high-growth agency building the future of performance marketing through AI, experimentation and smart systems. Big budgets, real ownership and rapid career growth. Advertising has never been harder and the need for genuinely great agencies has never been higher. We’re partnering with an independent media agency that’s rethinking what modern performance marketing should look like in an AI-first world. Working with ambitious challenger brands across fintech, subscription and consumer tech, the team is focused on building smarter systems, better experimentation frameworks and more effective ways of driving growth. They’re now looking for a Performance Lead (Search) to join their growing Direct Response team. This is an opportunity for someone who loves paid search, enjoys getting hands-on in accounts and wants to help shape how a modern performance agency operates. What You’ll Be Doing Managing strategy and execution across direct response channels, primarily Google Search Scaling accounts sustainably while hitting commercial performance targets Designing and implementing structured experiments Analysing performance data across GA4 and other attribution sources Managing client relationships and running regular WIPs Building reporting dashboards and forecasting models Maintaining conversion tracking and UTM structures Working closely with technical teams to automate repetitive tasks using AI tooling Coaching and mentoring junior team members What They’re Looking For Strong hands-on experience across Google Search Comfortable managing six-figure monthly budgets Strong analytical capability and GA4 experience Experience with conversion tracking and UTMs Someone commercially minded who enjoys solving problems from first principles Strong systems mindset and curiosity around AI and automation Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Why Join? Work with ambitious, fast-growing brands High level of autonomy and ownership AI-first environment with access to premium tooling Lean team with direct access to leadership Rapid career growth opportunities Home office and co-working budget Unlimited book budget Transparent compensation structure This is ideal for someone who wants to do meaningful work, move quickly and help build the future of performance marketing. Department Performance & Paid Media Role Paid Search (SEM) Locations Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth Remote status Fully Remote Yearly salary 110,000 - 130,000 Employment type Full-time