Senior Account Director

21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants The purpose of this role is to build strong relationships with clients and to support senior leadership to drive and deliver on a client's public relations strategy. Oversees the development of plans, proposals, reports, creative briefs and other communication deliverables. The PR Account Director is a leadership role and responsible for people development. Works collaboratively across the agency and within the Dentsu business to ensure clients receive the best integrated public relations and communications solutions for their business. About The Role Senior Account Director – Agribusiness We're looking for a PR Senior Account Director on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for our Agribusiness and sustainability practice who can safeguard and expand key client relationships across the sector. You'll lead a high-performing team, shape integrated communications programs, and unlock growth opportunities—while keeping delivery tight, stakeholders aligned, and outcomes measurable. You'll help shape programs that advance sustainability outcomes alongside agribusiness priorities—an area of major growth for our clients and the sector. This role suits a likeable, lowego leader who's genuinely curious about the Agri ecosystem and comfortable navigating stakeholders. You'll bring a strong network, sound counsel, and the ability to win trust quickly with boards, RDCs, peak bodies, producers, and policy makers. What You’ll Do Lead & retain: Own senior relationships across a portfolio of major Agribusiness clients; set the cadence, protect satisfaction, and keep renewals on track. Grow strategically: Identify whitespace within existing accounts; craft proposals and cross-practice programs that drive measurable value and margin. Deliver integrated work: Orchestrate PR, stakeholder engagement, content, social, issues/crisis preparedness, and event activations—end to end. Coach a capable team: Guide a team, build skills, set quality bars, and create a calm, accountable delivery culture. Advise with clarity: Provide senior counsel on policy-sensitive topics, scientific/technical narratives, and sector reform; simplify complexity for executives and boards. Make performance visible: Set KPIs, establish dashboards, and translate impact (reputation, engagement, behaviour change) into business outcomes. Represent at industry moments: Lead thought leadership and presence at major Agriculture and sustainability events; nurture relationships that strengthen our market position. What You’ll Bring Deep Agribusiness credibility: Demonstrable experience with organisations such as RDC councils/peak bodies, commodity groups, agribusiness, agtech, producer/extension networks. Account leadership: 7–10+ years in communications/consulting; proven retention of large accounts and program growth. Network & new ideas: A live network in Agri; instinct for where the sector is heading (sustainability, biosecurity, productivity/innovation, workforce, digital). Calm delivery craft: Excellent writing, narrative framing, and issues management; able to set clear scope, budgets, and timelines. Team-first mindset: Humility, curiosity, and high EQ—no ego, plenty of coaching energy. Impact at scale: Work across nationally significant portfolios, shaping the future of food, fibre and sustainability. Real autonomy: Authority to shape programs, pitch growth, and set the team's operating rhythm. Great people, low drama: Supportive leaders, clear expectations, flexible working, and a high-trust culture. What's 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. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #DCPRAUS #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr