Orchard - Senior Account Director (Health) 6 Month Contract

At Orchard, we believe creativity and technology should work hand-in-hand to invent better outcomes. We’re Australia’s leading health and wellness agency, blending modern marketing with science and powered by deep digital experience. Our work wins effectiveness awards and, more importantly, creates meaningful change for patients, HCPs, and the brands we partner with.
We’re a fun, hardworking team that leaves egos at the door. Past that door? A collaborative studio filled with inspiring people, big ideas, and yes, free crumpets.

Responsibilities

We require a talented Senior Account Director with awesome digital and print experience to work in our Healthcare team. This role blends client relationship management with hands-on project delivery across digital and print platforms.; You’ll be the crucial link between our clients and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll also help shape strategic thinking and inspire creative solutions that align with our clients’ objectives.; The Senior Account Director works with the Project Management and Client Services teams to deliver integrated (digital and print) projects to our Healthcare clients.; Strategy; Oversee the production process, ensuring best-practice delivery across every touchpoint and strategic alignment throughout.; Champion bold, creative thinking that drives meaningful impact for clients and within Orchard.; Ensure strategic ideas are grounded in solving real business challenges and sell them with clarity and conviction.; Be a valued voice throughout the entire marketing process, offering considered and informed opinions.; Partner with planning to identify proactive opportunities that unlock growth for your clients and for Orchard.; Drive effectiveness by ensuring all work is set up for measurable success in market.; Stay ahead of trends and innovations that could benefit Orchard or our clients.; Understand the broader capabilities across Enero and know when to bring the right people in.; Bring a deep, practical understanding of all communication channels.; Contribute to new business opportunities as required, bringing strategic rigor and insight.; Clients; Know your client’s business inside and out—become an indispensable strategic and executional partner.; Align internal teams to deliver with purpose, precision, and consistency against client marketing strategies.; Build trusted, collaborative relationships with senior client stakeholders.; Deliver the highest standard of client service and ensure the “brilliant basics” are always in place.; Champion excellence in every interaction, across every deliverable.; Be key client contact for integrated campaigns workstreams, ensuring meeting of third party media plans; Be lead Orchard contact in agency village management across media and PR workstreams; Proactively communicate project status and flag potential challenges early.; Ensure the right talent is allocated to the right work.; Be calm and solutions-oriented clients look to you to help solve their problems.

Requirements

7+ years advertising agency experience (preferably in healthcare or similarly regulated industry); Strong digital and print production experience; Strong understanding of marketing and commercial strategy; Strong oral and written communication and skills; Excellent organisational skills; Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.; Financial acumen and attention to detail.; Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively.; A flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach; Show a strong commitment to the Company’s core values of:; Collaboration, Integrity, Curious & Brave; Embrace and respect the Company’s community and environmental responsibilities