• June / July Start 
• GM/MD Level
• Comms Agency
• $180k-$200k

*** Expressions of Interest ***
We are thrilled to be working with a MELB-based PR & comms agency (PR, social and content, design and strategy) that’s looking to hire an experienced leader.
This PR agency is well established, values driven and now seeks a GM level talent to manage daily business activities.
The Opportunity:

• Support the Founder and work closely with the ELT
• Guide the agency as it scales, evolves and strengthens its position as a premium specialist comms firm
• Oversee the agency’s company vision, commercial growth, operational excellence, team leadership and client service quality
• Drive business strategy, organisational structure and ongoing growth initiatives
• Oversee commercial performance, P&L, forecasting and profitability
• Review and refine operational systems, processes and business efficiencies
• Lead strategic planning sessions and monthly leadership meetings
• Lead new business acquisition across existing and emerging service arms
• Identify sector opportunities and drive strategic profiling in key markets
• Oversee tenders, pitches, proposals and quoting
• Build strong relationships across industry networks to grow the agency pipeline
• Collaborate with Directors on new service offerings and business innovation
• Foster a high-performing, supportive and positive workplace culture
• Lead the agency’s progression pathways, performance reviews and 1:1s
• Coach and mentor senior leaders to elevate capability across all divisions
• Oversee recruitment, talent pipeline management, onboarding, remuneration and HR compliance
• Ensure best-practice staff processes, documentation and policies are maintained.

You:

• You live in Melbourne and have full working rights
• You are currently a GAD looking to step up or a GM / MD looking for a new career opportunity, culture and client mix
• You will have strong consumer / corporate PR / communications portfolio experience
• Exceptional financial acumen, including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, profitability planning and interpreting commercial data
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams, mentoring senior talent and cultivating a positive, collaborative culture
• Strong capability across business operations, resourcing, capacity planning and organisational structure
• Demonstrated success in new business development, pitches, proposals, tenders and identifying market opportunities
• Confidence stepping into senior client relationships to provide strategic counsel, manage escalations and support complex campaigns
• A solutions-focused mindset with confidence navigating change, pressure and competing priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire, unite and empower your team.