• Learn and thrive within an agency culture that’s ‘limited by nothing’ with a genuine commitment to its people 
• Upskill by being at the intersection of brand/consumer, corporate/purpose and digital/social PR learning from the best experts and clients in Australia 
• Be inspired working on the world’s biggest brand campaigns executing on enviable campaigns in travel/tourism, technology, retail and big name consumer and corporate local brands ~ opportunities to travel and be front and centre at launches 
• Collaborate with teams across Thrive’s AU/NZ network 

Your Opportunity.

As an ambitious Senior Account Executive at Thrive you will play an important role on some of the agency's most prestigious and highest profile brands in the world along with a local portfolio of accounts. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow with one of the region's most revered public relations agencies learning the fundamentals of best practice and progressive public relations in traditional and new media.

• You will work with some of the world's biggest brands in corporate, consumer, tech, travel and tourism, automotive and more ~ Thrive has an unrivalled portfolio representing DoorDash, Afterpay, Slyp, LEGO and others
• You will have the opportunity to be a part of a team of specialists executing creative and strategic communications and being involved with all aspects of execution and client servicing
• You will be part of an energetic and growing team in Sydney where you will be exposed to the inner workings of the agency, learn how to achieve local business goals and influence the agency and team's success.
• Build a solid career pathway in-house and explore where your skills, interests and talents may take you within the Thrive network
• Learn professional communications skills from how to manage quality relationships with your clients, to how to problem solve and provide client counsel, how to cut through with stories in earned and owned media, how to effectively brainstorm and come up with killer ideas through to campaign analysis and reporting
• Actively build your own network - seek out and develop relationships with media and key influencers

Team & clients.

In this role you will work with some of the smartest PR & social consultants in the country while contributing to a number of clients who respect and value the work we do. You are exceptional at proactive team communication, spontaneous with ideas, a solid writer and will invest time growing your local media network and leveraging the extensive community around Thrive. You love keeping your finger on the pulse with daily news, love researching and are flexing your muscle in media relations. You love the thrill of delivering high profile events with influencers and integrated social/digital and are curious to learn more about new business preparation within the agency. You will love ideating and learning how to dial up your creative skills and you will also have a genuine interest in protecting and building brand reputations.

Learn, grow and make enviable local business contacts.

You’ll participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities delivered across the agency including Thrive’s industry first Tech Academy.

You will be thirsty to learn and grow from not only exceptional people around you, but from your clients who will provide unrivaled opportunities on a global and local scale. And, doors will open for you with new contacts and networks as you leverage Thrive’s first-class reputation. 

Your experience, approach & impact.

The Senior Account Executive is a dynamic individual who exudes a passion for PR and a hunger for success. Working closely with your account team, you SAE will have some experience and exposure to the key sectors in which Thrive operates, along with a good understanding of the local market. You will participate in, and have some responsibility with regards to representing Thrive at industry events and other functions.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in an agency, media or inhouse communications role
• You share our values : you're passionate, accountable, curious, of high integrity and you thrive on collaboration with a #OneTeam approach.
• You are positive, have an energetic approach to your work and are a natural problem solver
• You have engaged in some media relations work and understand the media landscape in Aus.
• You hustle internally and externally to get the job done for your team and clients.

This is Thrive. 

Culture is everything. It's a reason why we have a 100% return rate by working parents, have 89% retention of retainer clients, have had consistent leadership for more than two decades, embrace diversity in our workplace and have a myriad of Thrive team and client 'boomerangs'. Thrive has a clear vision and mission to deliver impactful work and we have grown by continuing to diversify and be early adopters of technology and global trends. Thrive is not a ‘hot then not' agency. We are not an ad agency trying to be earned and PR specialists.

We are uniquely Thrive helping our people, brands and community to do just that. Our team is made up of in-house media, creative and digital specialists who work across five locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland delivering strategic communications services for brands including Blackmores, LEGO, ANZ Group, Temple & Webster, Cisco, Australian Food & Grocery Council, News Corp, Tinder and Harley Davidson.

Thrive values work-life integration including hybrid flexible working (Mondays and Fridays work-from-home) and delivers many benefits including an additional annual wellness leave day, work from any location rotations, Thursday team meet ups, early Friday knock-off, various bonus options and more.

Visit us here for more information - @thrivepr / @thriveprnz / www.thrivepr.com.au

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

At AP+, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The Accounts Payable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our AP team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

This role calls for someone with a keen eye for detail, willing to work independently and with a passion for financial excellence.

You will be responsible for:

• The end to end Accounts payable process
• Coding and matching invoices to Purchase Orders
• Credit card and bank reconciliations
• Supplier & internal query resolution
• Assist with month-end procedures
• Monitoring Finance mailbox

In order for you to be successful in the role, you’ll have:

• 2+ years of proven experience in an Accounts Payable position
• Experience with credit card and bank reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Previous experience with NetSuite desired but not essential

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

 AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.