Head of Performance

Ready to Lead One of the Smartest Performance Teams in the Game?You’re not just another digital marketer. You live and breathe performance . You’ve scaled ad accounts, optimised landing pages down to the pixel, and pulled out insights from murky data when no one else could. And now … you’re ready to lead. In This Role, You’ll: Own performance across paid media accounts (Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) Lead a team of media buyers and performance specialists – mentor, upskill and review their work Create and drive high‑level growth strategies across channels (and execute when needed) Interface directly with clients to present results, insights and new opportunities Collaborate with our teams to align messaging, offers and funnels Monitor performance, diagnose issues and scale winners (not just “optimise” blindly) Constantly test and improve landing pages, copy and creative performance Report on key metrics, uncover insights and communicate performance stories that drive action This Role Is For You If: You have 5+ years experience in performance marketing, with deep hands‑on experience in paid media (Google and Meta are musts – others a bonus) You’ve led a team before or mentored juniors and know how to get the best out of people You’re not just a channel specialist – you understand funnels, offers, messaging and CRO You know how to hit ROAS/CPA targets while thinking long‑term about brand growth You’re deeply analytical but know how to turn data into insights and insights into actions You’re a strong communicator who can simplify the complex for clients You can thrive in a fast‑moving environment with autonomy , not micromanagement You’re growth‑minded and constantly levelling up your craft and your team Who You Are You’re someone who cares deeply about the craft, not just the dashboards. You think in systems, you communicate with clarity and you love solving problems that make other marketers sweat. You take ownership. You move fast. You tell the truth. You make people around you better. You’re hungry for a role where you can lead, build, mentor, innovate and actually be listened to (not buried in bureaucracy or politics) And most importantly: you want to be part of a performance team that’s genuinely elite, not just “agency good.” Location & Work Environment This role is Brisbane‑based, with remote and hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. We operate across Australian time zones and require overlap for team stand‑ups, client calls, reviews and performance collaboration. If you’re in Brisbane, you’re welcome to join us in person. If you’re elsewhere in Australia, remote is absolutely fine as long as you bring strong communication and leadership presence. Bonus Points If You Also Have: Experience in managing >$100k/month in ad spend Experience in E‑commerce, B2B funnels, SaaS and/or high‑ticket lead gen A solid understanding of CRO and/or direct response copywriting Experience with landing page testing and creative direction Who We Are (In Case You Missed It) JRNY Digital isn’t your average churn‑and‑burn agency. We don’t take on bad clients, we don’t hide behind fluff metrics and we definitely don’t run our team into the ground for the sake of growth. We believe in doing good work with good people. That means clients who value us, and a team culture that respects your time, your ideas and your ambition. We’re a small, passionate crew of digital marketers, creatives and strategists working together to grow businesses we believe in and having a damn good time doing it. What You’ll Get A leadership role with real ownership An environment where your ideas are heard and acted on A genuinely supportive team of marketers who care deeply about what they do The autonomy to lead, test, learn and grow (without needing 16 approvals) A company that invests in your growth with education, courses, mentorship and events The chance to make your mark in a fast‑growing agency re‑defining the traditional agency model Ready to Lead the Performance Team You’ve Always Wanted?Send in your resume and a quick note on why you’re the person for the job. We’re hiring for culture fit and capability (not titles). If you tick most boxes but not all, still apply . Let’s grow something awesome together. Meta Information Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industry: Advertising Services Brisbane, Queensland, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr