Account Director | Property, Design & Lifestyle Communications | Property & Consumer Brands The Opportunity Belkirk is partnering with a growing integrated communications agency with a strong reputation across the property, design, lifestyle and destination sectors. Following continued national growth and an exciting evolution of the business, an opportunity has arisen for an Account Director to step into a genuine leadership role within the agency. This is not a role where you sit behind the scenes. You will be a key voice within the business, leading client relationships, driving campaigns, mentoring the team and helping shape the next phase of growth. The agency works across an enviable mix of property, consumer, design, hospitality and retail-related brands, delivering integrated communications strategies spanning PR, media, content, partnerships, activations and digital. For someone who still has a fire in the belly, enjoys being hands-on and wants visibility within a growing business, this is an exciting time to join. The Company This business has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, high-quality campaigns while maintaining a genuinely people-first culture. Led by a highly engaged founder, the agency has intentionally created a different kind of environment than the traditional large-network model. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented, with a strong focus on long-term relationships and on hiring people who genuinely add value to the business. The team is well-established, with strong tenure across the agency and several former employees returning after exploring larger environments elsewhere. The structure offers the best parts of both worlds, enough scale and momentum to work on major campaigns and a recognised brand, while remaining agile, collaborative and highly hands-on. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee key client relationships and lead integrated communications campaigns across the agency’s property and lifestyle portfolio. You will work closely with specialists across PR, media, social, content and digital while providing strategic direction to the broader team. This role will suit someone who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and thrives in a fast-moving agency environment. Responsibilities will include: Leading day-to-day client relationships and campaign delivery Managing integrated communications strategies across PR, media, content and digital Providing leadership, mentoring and direction to the account team Managing campaign budgets, reporting and commercial outcomes Driving new business opportunities and contributing to agency growth Leading client meetings, strategic planning and presentations Collaborating across multiple internal specialist teams Maintaining strong relationships across the media, property and communications landscape The Foundation for Success. You may currently be working within: a communications or PR agency a branding or integrated marketing agency a larger network agency looking for a more agile environment or a smaller boutique agency where you are already wearing multiple hats Most importantly, you will bring: Senior experience across communications, PR, media or integrated marketing experience working across property, lifestyle, consumer or design-related brands strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills confidence leading campaigns and commanding a room commercial acumen and the ability to problem-solve proactively a collaborative leadership style with strong mentoring capability excellent written and verbal communication skills stability in your career history and a genuine interest in long-term growth What’s In It For You Join a growing and highly respected agency during a significant phase of expansion Work closely with the Managing Director as part of the senior leadership group Exposure to premium property, design and lifestyle brands Collaborative team environment Flexible hybrid working environment Opportunity to influence agency direction, culture and growth A genuinely supportive and people-first business This role requires someone who is thoughtful, commercially minded and highly engaged. Someone who naturally takes ownership, builds trust quickly and can confidently lead conversations with clients and internal teams alike. If you enjoy integrated communications, strong client partnerships and being part of a business with momentum, this opportunity is worth exploring. Apply online or contact Kylie Kilpatrick on 0416 049 448.