Digital Media and Advertising Manager

Melbourne CBD Permanent AU$115,000 - AU$125,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role is responsible for leading and optimising digital advertising campaigns across paid search, programmatic display, digital video, and native channels to drive supporter acquisition, fundraising revenue, and brand awareness. You'll work closely with agencies and internal stakeholders to develop performance-driven marketing strategies, analyse campaign results, and continuously improve digital marketing outcomes.
  • A purpose-led organisation making a real difference in the lives of children
  • Shape digital acquisition strategy across search, programmatic, and video

About Our Client

Our client is one of Australia's leading children's education charities, dedicated to helping young people experiencing disadvantage succeed at school and create better futures. Through education-focused programs, fundraising initiatives, advocacy, and community partnerships, the organisation supports thousands of children and families across Australia.

As the Digital Media & Advertising Manager, you'll play a key role in driving supporter acquisition, fundraising growth, and brand awareness through data-led digital marketing campaigns. Working closely with internal stakeholders and agency partners, you'll lead the strategy, execution, optimisation, and reporting of performance media activity across Paid Search, Programmatic Display, Digital Video, and Native Advertising channels.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute performance marketing strategies aligned to fundraising, acquisition, and brand objectives.
  • Manage digital media campaigns across Google Ads, Programmatic Display, Digital Video, and Native Advertising channels.
  • Partner with media agencies to optimise audience targeting, bidding strategies, testing frameworks, and campaign performance.
  • Analyse campaign results and provide insights to improve ROI, supporter acquisition, and overall campaign effectiveness.
  • Build and maintain reporting dashboards using tools such as GA4 and Looker Studio.
  • Drive a strong test-and-learn culture, identifying opportunities to trial new channels, technologies, and optimisation approaches.
  • Collaborate with marketing, fundraising, communications, product, and insights teams to deliver integrated campaigns and consistent supporter journeys.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to campaign planning and resource management.



The Successful Applicant

  • 4-5+ years' experience in performance marketing, digital media, paid search, or programmatic advertising.
  • Strong experience developing and executing multi-channel acquisition campaigns.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Ads, programmatic platforms, GA4, and reporting tools such as Looker Studio.
  • Highly analytical with a strong understanding of campaign measurement, attribution, and optimisation.
  • Proven ability to manage agencies and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple campaigns and competing priorities.



What's on Offer

  • Flexible working arrangements within a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation.
  • Opportunity to own digital acquisition strategy across Paid Search, Programmatic Display, Digital Video, and Native channels.
  • High-impact role with strong stakeholder exposure and the ability to influence fundraising and brand outcomes.
  • Significant focus on innovation, testing, optimisation, and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission that supports disadvantaged children and young people across Australia.



Contact
Emily Roberts
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JN-092026-7114045
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Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
Advertising Agency
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emily Roberts
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-092026-7114045
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.