Job Description:
dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.
We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Digital Director with our awesome team in Perth.
The role:
As the Digital Director, you are the senior digital leader for Carat WA, responsible for setting the strategic vision for digital, driving operational excellence, and building a high‑performing, future‑ready digital team.
You will work in close partnership with Client Directors, Client Partners and the broader Carat WA leadership team to deliver integrated campaign excellence, unlock digital growth opportunities, and represent Carat WA’s digital capability in market.
Core responsibilities:
Set and lead the strategic direction for digital across Carat WA, defining best‑practice standards across performance, programmatic and SEO.
Partner closely with client leadership to embed digital strategy into account plans, media recommendations and commercial proposals.
Lead, inspire and develop the digital team, fostering a culture of high performance, specialist excellence, innovation and continuous learning.
Drive digital growth opportunities across the client portfolio through advanced platforms, data‑driven targeting, measurement innovation and cross‑network capability.
Act as the senior digital escalation point, providing confident leadership across complex performance, platform and strategic challenges.
A bit about you:
6–10+ years of experience in digital media, with deep expertise across performance, programmatic, SEO, data and measurement.
A proven people leader who builds, develops and retains high‑performing specialist teams through coaching, delegation and open feedback.
Commercially confident, with experience driving digital revenue growth and managing delivery against scoped or contracted hours.
An exceptional communicator who can translate complex digital thinking into clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Experienced working within an agency environment, partnering effectively with client services and strategy teams.
What’s in it for you:
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up.
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change.
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
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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Location:
North Perth
Brand:
Carat
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
