Company description As part of Publicis Groupe, we unleash the power of creativity, data, and media to deliver personalized experiences at scale. We have one of the most robust data sets in the industry and world-class marketplace connections and buying scale. You can’t escape it. Our moment is as complex as it’s ever been. An era of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it that’s always whizzing, scrolling, streaming by. And it’s not slowing down. Yet instead of staying connected — moving people with real human insight — marketers feel even more disconnected. Frantically optimizing with only the next few minutes in mind. Trying to solve this ever-evolving puzzle with a short-term focus. Instead of pioneering an ever-expanding universe . . . . . . And all the creative solutions that await us. At Starcom, it’s never scared us when the kaleidoscope of marketing added another shiny mirror. We’ve seen this as an opportunity since Leo Burnett first reached his hands to the stars. To move the brands we support every day by truly knowing the real people who support them. Responsibly unlocking possibilities across new channels, new technologies, new data opportunities, and beyond. It’s our opportunity to pioneer the next new world for your business. And to prove that media . . . is always the message. We know the next ten years will look a lot different. So will the ten after that. That’s where our expertise comes in to explore and decipher it all alongside you. Our people help you navigate what’s next, moving your business forward to the future by moving your customers forward today. These days it’s no longer what you shout from the mountaintops. It takes true insight to move people at the human level — in a powerful, lasting way. Because how you move people moves your business for good Overview This is a 10 month parental leave cover. The Strategy Director leads the strategic relationship, opportunity identification & product delivery to clients; encompassing strategy, analytics and insight. The Strategy Director is responsible for driving and enhancing our agency's culture of Never Standing Still. Responsibilities Be an indispensable strategic partner to clients, through the delivery of media strategies that drive business growth. Develop & facilitate strategic workshops & presentations that create opportunities for growth. Be curious & proactive in understanding client's business, media & culture to bring genuine human insight to solve business challenges. Utilise proprietary & industry research tools to develop human & business insight & understanding to inform strategies. Work with agency village partners to ensure aligned thinking and delivery to clients. Champion our philosophy and way of working internally and with our clients. Play an active role in the development of differentiating ideas to solve business challenges. Develop relationships with media owner strategy & insights teams Input into the strategic delivery of new business pitches. Qualifications Strong and proven strategic problem-solving skills. Strong business acumen. Skilled at understanding people & uncovering insights. Fluidity with data & an ability to translate data into meaningful insights. Media literate – Understands and respects how media works and can connect strategy to media activation. An Innovative mindset – open to new ideas, curious in seeking different points of view. Plugged into culture & what’s going on in the world. A strong communicator and storyteller A team player, who knows how to best navigate team dynamics. 8+ years of experience in media agency or similar roles. Diversity of background is a plus. History of strong senior Client relationships Proven track record of developing award-winning work #LI-JH1 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 Liberté 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, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique 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.