Senior Account Director

Senior Account Director — Agribusiness Dentsu Creative Public Relations

is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead our agribusiness and sustainability practice on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role involves creating and executing integrated public relations strategies, safeguarding key client relationships, and driving measurable business outcomes for major agribusiness accounts.

Leadership & relationship management : Own senior relationships across a portfolio of major agribusiness clients; set cadence, protect satisfaction, and maintain renewals.

Strategic growth : Identify whitespace within existing accounts; craft proposals and cross‑practice programs that deliver measurable value and margin.

Integrated work delivery : Orchestrate PR, stakeholder engagement, content, social, issues/crisis preparedness, and event activations end‑to‑end.

Team coaching : Guide a team, build skills, set quality standards, and create a calm, accountable delivery culture.

Senior counsel : Provide advice on policy‑sensitive topics, scientific/technical narratives, and sector reform; simplify complexity for executives and boards.

Performance visibility : Set KPIs, establish dashboards, and translate impact into business outcomes.

Industry representation : Lead thought leadership and presence at major agriculture and sustainability events; nurture relationships that strengthen our market position.

Qualifications

Deep agribusiness credibility: Demonstrable experience with organisations such as RDC councils, commodity groups, agribusiness conglomerates, agtech, and producer/extension networks.

Account leadership: 7–10+ years in communications or consulting; proven retention of large accounts and program growth.

Network & vision: A live network in Agri; instincts for industry trends (sustainability, biosecurity, productivity, digital, workforce).

Communication craft: Excellent writing, narrative framing, and issues management; ability to set clear scope, budgets, and timelines.

Team‑first mindset: Humility, curiosity, high EQ, coaching energy; no ego, plenty of collaboration.

Benefits & Culture

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 high‑trust culture.

Volunteer leave and

One Day for Change

events.

Career development through global Learning & Development opportunities, including Dentsu University.

Hybrid work with flexibility.

Location Melbourne – 510 Church Street

Employment details

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time type: Full time

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity We welcome applications from people with disabilities, all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and better outcomes for people, partners, and communities.

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