Business Director PR

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dentsu creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people business and society. Established in 2022 dentsu creative is integrated with dentsus Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.

As Business Director in dentsu Creatives PR team you will lead meaningful high impact public relations and communications work that shapes public understanding strengthens government reputation and drives socially positive this senior leadership role you will guide clients through complex issues develop strategic insightled PR campaigns and oversee seamless delivery across earned media stakeholder engagement and integrated communications. Youll partner closely with media strategy creative and production experts to deliver work that is purposeful newsworthy and nationally recognised. With a blend of strategic counsel relationship management and team leadership this role is ideal for a seasoned PR leader who thrives in fastmoving environments and is motivated by work that creates real impact.

This 15-month fixed term contract hybrid-based role ideally in our Brisbane office however we are also open to candidates in Melbourne.

What youll do

• Lead our national Government and Agribusiness/Sustainability teams fostering excellence while shaping the direction and performance of major accounts.

• Lead major PR programs for government clients providing strategic counsel shaping communication strategies and driving campaign outcomes endtoend.

• Act as the senior client lead and escalation point ensuring strong relationships clear communication and delivery that meets brand audience and reputation objectives.

• Oversee execution of integrated PR campaigns across earned owned social and influencer channels ensuring quality timeliness and accuracy of all outputs.

• Manage and mentor PR teams driving accountability capability development workflow efficiency and consistent operational excellence.

• Lead budgeting forecasting and financial performance across your portfolio while identifying growth opportunities and contributing to new business pitches.

What youll bring

• Proven agency or mixedenvironment experience delivering complex highprofile campaigns ideally including government public sector or highscrutiny work.

• Deep understanding of media landscapes industry trends and stakeholder dynamics with proven strength in earned media strategy storytelling and reputation management.

• A confident communicator and presenter with strong executive presence able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate PR strategies with clarity and conviction.

• A collaborative leader who mentors talent drives team performance and builds trusted relationships with clients journalists creatives and crossfunctional teams.

• Commercially sharp highly organised and detailobsessed able to manage budgets navigate complex workloads and consistently deliver highquality errorfree work.

• Experience in agribusiness and sustainability will be viewed favourably.

• Account leadership: 810 years in communications/consulting; proven retention of large accounts and program growth.

Why join us

• Impact at scale: Work across nationally significant portfolios and high-visibility national campaigns shaping the future of food fibre sustainability and social causes.

• Real autonomy: Authority to shape programs pitch growth and set the teams operating rhythm.

• Great people low drama: Supportive leaders clear expectations flexible working and a high-trust culture.

Whats in it for you:

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event One Day for Change

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities including access to our global online dentsu University

• Hybrid working & real flexibility

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us this is the foundation for great innovation which in turn generates better outcomes for our people partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities and of all ages nationalities backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless we look forward to welcoming you.

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