Account Director - Strategic Communication & Public Relations

Lead clients. Shape strategy. Build people. Grow your career.

Elevate is one of Queensland's leading strategic communication agencies, partnering with government, property, franchise, NFP, health, manufacturing and agribusiness organisations to solve complex communication challenges.

As our agency continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced communication professional who is ready to step into a senior client / account management role.

Whether you're already an Account Director or an ambitious Senior Account Manager ready for your next move, this is an opportunity to lead major client relationships while helping develop the next generation of consultants.

You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, providing strategic communication advice across corporate communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, digital communications and issues management.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading a portfolio of clients across diverse sectors

• Providing trusted strategic advice to senior executives

• Leading integrated communication campaigns

• Mentoring and developing consultants and account managers

• Managing commercial performance including budgets, scopes and profitability

• Contributing to agency growth and new business opportunities

You'll bring:

• At least five years' experience in a PR or communication agency or similar

• Outstanding client relationship skills

• Strong strategic thinking and writing ability

• Experience leading integrated communication programs

• Confidence advising senior stakeholders

• A collaborative leadership style

• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets

Experience in government, property, franchise, NFP, health, manufacturing or agribusiness will be highly regarded.

Why Elevate?

• Genuine leadership opportunity

• Professional development budget of $3,000 annually

• Hybrid working (office Monday-Thursday, work anywhere Friday)

• Weekly chef-prepared team lunch

• Award-winning agency with an outstanding culture

• Diverse portfolio of meaningful work

• Supportive leadership committed to your career growth

If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, grow people and build lasting client partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and cover letter outlining why you're ready for your next leadership opportunity. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.