SENIOR PLANNING & ACTIVATIONS EXECUTIVE

OUR VISION 
Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. The thrill of the idea made better still by the pride of watching it work. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to deliver. Award winning and business changing. But a vision cannot be realized without the right ingredients.

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Insight and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you

OUR VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.
• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both.
• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.
• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of the Senior Planning & Activations Executive role is to plan and implement client campaigns - they are ultimately accountable for the delivery of all client activity. They will help direct the delivery of communication plans and management of offline and digital campaigns from buying and implementation through to reporting and the delivery of holistic campaign learnings. 

The Senior Planning & Activations Executive is to work in collaboration with the wider Spark team to deliver integrated and creative plans that considers all vehicles (display, SEM, SEO, Social) and mainstream media at every possible opportunity. The Senior Planning & Activations Executive ensures attention to detail in all facets of their work and will take accountability for any errors that occur.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER?

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 Ecologique 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-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.

KEY Duties

Internal relationship management

•       Direct relationships with internal teams and relevant external groups.

•       Work in collaboration with the relevant internal resources and the Senior Planning Executive / Client Manager to create effective cross channel communication plans.

•       Search for new, innovative and relevant communications ideas and present these to internal teams.

•       Actively contribute to weekly (internal and external) WIP meetings - to raise potential issues within your client portfolio well in advance of the ‘boiling point’ for an issue.

 Media planning and implementation

•       Create clear and coherent plans that aid client’s business objectives (e.g. timing, budget and business requirements).

•       Be experts of the properties and capabilities of each medium's primary strengths and weaknesses.

•       Work with and be able to interpret research, market data and systems to increase planning and trading effectiveness.

•       Take on the day to day management and ownership of the implementation process - ensure media is bought and delivered to plan to meet objectives.

•       Oversee and resolve problems and discrepancies relating to campaigns professionally and in a way that improves the relationship among all parties to the campaign.

Trading all campaigns using the Spark Activation Model & Philosophy:

•       Work with the Activation Manager to brief partners, evaluate responses and provide feedback.

•       Drive negotiations for clients with publishers and secure additional incentives over and above entitlements.

•       Keep pace with market knowledge that will aid negotiations with publishers.

•       Negotiate trading positions across all media ensuring all benchmarks (client & internal), trading strategies & contractual agreements are met.

•       Benchmarks and performs all pre-trade work before booking.

•       Aid the Client Manager to ensure all planning ideas are delivered through the trading process and relevant in-market opportunities are presented to clients.

TV tracking optimisation & reporting

•       Finalise Benchmarking and Pre-Trade work before booking to ensure the rate position is best in market.

•       Complete a TV tracking sheet as soon as the TV booking is laid down.

•       Optimise TV campaigns and utilise the Tracking sheet to keep Activation Manager / Director up to date on progress of campaign.

•       Ensure learnings are captured in implemented into Benchmarking for future insight for sponsorships or special events.

Competitor & market analysis

•       Proactively completes regular and continuous analysis of competitor activity, market trends, economic issues and other factors effecting buys.

•       Sources content and provide relevant insights for inclusion within competitor and market reviews and other ad=hoc client requests.

Trafficking and tracking campaigns

•       Work with Senior Planning Executive and/or Client Manager to deliver ROI tracking recommendations for all client campaigns.

•       Aid Coordinator to ensure that all elements have been trafficked correctly and tracking has been implemented on the sites (check that all tags are reporting)

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Campaign management & finance processes

•       Reconcile campaign delivery and ensure the final delivered plan reflects billings.

•       Check proformas each month during invoicing time and implement any changes that may be required.

•       Attend to account queries immediately and have zero outstanding account queries on a weekly basis.

Mentoring coordinators/executives

• Develop, train and delegate effectively with clear instructions and detailed list of expected deliverables

• Set good example for coordinators & executives and ensure they have all the tools and information they need to perform their jobs well.

YOUR SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years experience in a media buying related role – ideally across offline channels (TV, OOH, radio)
• Preferably higher education qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of the Australian media landscape.
• Expert across the following Office platforms: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent experience to evaluate and manipulate data, extracting insights for reporting.
• Advantageous with full understanding and experience using the following tools:
  • eTAM
  • BMD
  • Roy Morgan
  • EMMA
  • eRAM
  • Nielsen Digital / Answers
  • Sizmek and/or DCM
  • MOVE
  • AQX Fusion

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

•       Develops professional relationships with media partners, clients and other relevant stakeholders.

•       Attention to detail that is second to none.

•       Confident and engaging people, presentation and communication skills.

•       Strong organisational skills with the aptitude to juggle multiple priorities.

•       Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and progression.

•       Sound planning, project management and time management skills.

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK LOOK LIKE?

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other.

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 in. 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 [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

SENIOR DIGITAL ACTIVATION EXECUTIVE

 
OUR VISION  
Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. The thrill of the idea made better still by the pride of watching it work. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to deliver. Award winning and business changing. But a vision cannot be realized without the right ingredients. 

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Insight and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured. 

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you 

 
OUR VALUES 

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are. 

• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both. 

• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ businesses, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships. 

• Good Humans - Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are. 

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Senior Digital Activation Executive is accountable for ensuring that clients’ investment delivers against their business objectives whilst also building strong relationships with them. They are also supporting, coaching and training the Coordinators and Digital Activation Executives in the team ensuring their outputs meet expectations. 

 
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse mix of clients, including a leading FMCG ice cream brand and a not-for-profit organization making a meaningful impact. You'll face unique strategic challenges, from driving awareness and purchases in the competitive FMCG space to creating life-changing campaigns in the non-profit sector. Covering the entire marketing funnel, you'll engage in varied campaigns, from brand awareness to conversion, allowing for creativity and innovation in Programmatic and Search. This position is ideal for someone eager to collaborate with a fast-paced team, offering personal growth, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER? 

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 Ecologique 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-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs. 

• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Campaign Implementation 

• Reviewing and answering to client briefs. Ensuring smooth implementation and delivery campaigns. 
• The role also requires liaising with internal coordinators and teams to ensure seamless implementation and error-free execution of campaigns and projects.

• Full accountability for the accuracy of implementation within your team, and ensuring campaigns deliver against client KPIs. 

• Full accountability for the accuracy of reporting, with the development of clear insights, ensuring the client has a clear knowledge of the impact of their investment on their business. 

 
Client 

• Works autonomously to meet client objectives & deliverables. 
• Reporting and data analysis will be part of your routine, ensuring clients receive accurate, actionable insights. It’s a dynamic role that mixes strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive client success.
• You'll collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth, error-free campaign execution while troubleshooting any technical issues and optimizing performance

• Full accountability for ensuring we are in the best possible position to hit designated client’s business KPI’s. 

• Focused on building strong professional relationship with clients. 

Team & Communication 

• Developing strong working relationships with their: 

• Digital Activation team and wider agency: building your personal brand within the agency. 

• Managers & Directors: aptitude to manage upwards when required. 

• Coordinators & Executives: assisting in their development and ensuring the accuracy of their output. 

• Internal client teams: effectively assisting them and taking care of expectations. 

• Excellent communication skills with close monitoring & escalation of issues in a timely manner. 

• Guiding Executives & Coordinators on a day to day basis - educates & motivates to help develop skills and duties. 

• Working closely with Managers and Directors to ensure quality control processes are adhered to - Identify issues and streamlining where necessary. 

• Sharing of knowledge, innovations and insights with the wider team. 

 
Administration 

• Full accountability for monthly invoicing ensuring no errors and timely completion. 

• Reconciles budgets and implements any changes that may be required. 

• Forecasts spend and revenue, flagging any potential over servicing/under servicing with Director. 

YOUR SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a digital media related role.  

• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Search Engine and Social Media marketing, backed by relevant experience. 

• Preferably a degree or higher education qualifications. 

• Expert understanding and working knowledge of Australian media landscape. 

• Expert across the following Office platforms: Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Excellent experience to analyse and manipulate data, extracting insights for reporting. 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Develops professional relationships with internal teams, media partners & clients. 

• A team player that is inspiring, collaborative and enjoys mentoring, training and motivating their team as well as managing upwards. 

• Confident and engaging interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, able to guide and influence key stakeholders. 

• Strong organisational skills with the aptitude to juggle multiple priorities. 

• Attention to detail that is second to none. 

• Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning, keeping up to date with industry updates, new betas and brings testing ideas to clients. 

WHAT DOES LIFE AT SPARK LOOK LIKE? 

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values. Mental health and wellbeing is something we take seriously – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation. We have a lot of fun – Even in this virtual world, we are constantly looking at reinventing how we connect with each other. 

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 in. 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 [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential. 

We have fantastic opportunities for driven and committed VCE Chemistry tutors to join our passionate Tutoring Team in preparation for 2025! Be the leader who develops and nurtures relationships with our students and parents, and helps them derive maximum benefit and satisfaction from our offerings at Contour Education!

Who Are We

We empower students and their studies by providing highly engaging small-group tutoring designed to prepare them for school assessments and final exams. Our sessions are presented by experienced but young tutors who can teach the study design in a simple and intuitive yet engaging way.

Over 5,000 students and 100 team members have joined our tutoring services since our founding in 2020. Our growth is a testament to our dedication to providing ALL our students and parents with a high-quality tutoring experience (from 24/7 personal support to on-demand resources) and our commitment to helping them achieve their goals. We were listed as the 17th Fastest Growing Startup by the Australian Financial Review in 2022 and ranked again for both 2023 and 2024, plus we're continuing to multiply year over year!

It's our vision to reshape education, starting with tutoring.

Opportunity to Tutor Groups

Have you ever wanted to do group tutoring but never got the time or students to? Maybe you’ve been doing one-on-one tutoring so far, and now you want to explore group tutoring? As a VCE tutor at Contour, rather than tutoring one student at a time, you can now motivate groups of students with your knowledge and experience without the hassle of more admin work and finding students.

Access to High-Quality Tutoring Material

You’ve probably spent hundreds of unpaid hours making tutoring resources for your students. We know it can be an extremely time-consuming process, and arguably one of the more boring and tedious parts of being a tutor. But that’s where we come in! We’ve spent thousands of hours creating resources and detailed notes for VCE subjects. All we need now is you—the tutor!

All you have to do is prepare for your tutoring session by reading over the class workbooks beforehand, and provide an excellent tutoring experience to your students :)

Competitive Pay and Compensation

We pride ourselves on compensating and rewarding our tutors for their hard work. The starting rate ranges from $90 to $160 per 2-hour class (exc. Super) depending on the size of the classes you take. If you're already a veteran tutor, then apply for our senior tutor role and the rates can only get higher as you pick up more classes, show dedication to Contour, and contribute to the success of your students!

We've also introduced a new compensation model since 2024 where you'll also share part of the revenue generated by your classes. We want you to feel rewarded for introducing students to Contour and doing a great job at making them happy, so if Contour grows, you'll grow with it!

In some circumstances, if you already have private students but want to transfer them over to Contour, we can potentially even provide payouts so you can move all your tutoring work to us. Win-win!

Minimal Admin Work

There is almost no requirement for admin work. All you have to do is take simple attendance, manage student emails, and address student questions promptly outside of class via social media/text/email. Our support teams organise class days and times, following up on missed attendance, managing payments and enrolments, so you can just focus on the student and tutoring. However, If you’d like to create additional resources for us or do more non-tutoring work, we can also organise tailored payment plans to suit your needs :)

Support & Personal Development

Working in a collaborative environment and an energetic team can be a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and learn so much along the way! When you work with us, you’ll also have the chance to learn from tutors who have spent thousands of hours tutoring and have garnered years of experience, perfecting their craft.

You'll be trained upon joining and we'll provide you with personal feedback as you settle in. You'll also be engaged with the rest of the team through routine catch-ups and peer-review sessions, and over time you'll receive further perks, pay rises, classes and work opportunities. We'll also be there to support you through any personal ventures such as rent applications and job references!

Subject Openings

• VCE Chemistry 3/4
• VCE Chemistry 1/2

Location Openings

We have opportunities for tutors at all of our campus locations, creating variety, flexibility and the opportunity to tutor close to home.

• Point Cook
• Narre Warren
• Box Hill
• Glen Waverley
• Melbourne CBD

Skill Requirements

• Above market rate compensation and guaranteed pay (ranging from $90 to $160 per 2-hour class per week).
• Bonuses for student enrolments (the better you perform, the more you share in our company's success).
• Satisfying and fulfilling work helping students succeed (it feels good when your students do good).
• Minimal admin work with a fixed schedule (consistent hours every week).
• Primary focus on providing an excellent student/parent experience (no hassle with student payments or admin).
• Significant improvement in public speaking, team and leadership skills (and you get paid for it).
• Personalised mentorship, training and feedback to improve your tutoring and communication skills.
• Creative freedom in a fun start-up environment (no corporate walls, talk directly to the founders or students).
• Opportunities to do more classes and performance based pay rises.

Working across Nine’s digital and publishing brands including 9honey, Wide World of Sports, The Age, SMH and Australian Financial Review, the Account Executive will provide vital support for the Sales Executives and be responsible for campaign management, reporting and delivery across the growing patch.

Day to day you will: 

As an Account Executive for Nine, you will be responsible for campaign coordination of sales across Nine’s portfolio of digital and print assets, working across a client base of national brands. In this diverse role, your primary function will be to support the Sales Executives and work collaboratively with external stakeholders such as media and advertising agencies as well as internal stakeholders across the business. Our Account Executives are organised, driven and able to work independently to deliver outstanding results and best in market service to our clients. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies and clients
• Oversee effective and accurate optimisations and delivery of campaigns.
• Accurately set up accounts and process advertising bookings
• Manage and deliver campaigns
• Provide regular reports to clients and the team on the delivery of campaign
• Generate and analyse relevant insights and research
• Collate, analyse and present post analysis and market updates
• Maintain a high level of organisation
• Troubleshooting campaign and client challenges
• Performing administrative project work
• Other duties as reasonably required