Performance Marketing Lead (Paid Media)

About the role

AusGarage is seeking a Performance Marketing Lead to drive paid media results for major automotive and outdoor brands. This hybrid role combines hands‑on campaign management with team leadership and strategic input.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, build, manage and optimise Meta, Google and TikTok advertising campaigns for major clients.
• Mentor and review the work of other digital marketers, improving decision‑making and skill development.
• Own end‑to‑end performance, from strategy and media planning through reporting and optimisation.
• Investigate and resolve performance drops, tracking issues or under‑delivering campaigns.
• Collaborate with strategists, designers and video production on creative concepts, messaging and testing.
• Develop better processes, reporting frameworks and standards for the digital team.
• Communicate results and recommendations directly to clients.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on paid media experience, preferably in an agency environment.
• Strong commercial judgement and confidence presenting to clients.
• Curious, continuously learning and able to work independently while supporting teammates.

Required skills

• Expertise in Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads.
• Expertise in Google Ads.
• Experience with TikTok Ads or solid knowledge of the platform.
• Proficiency in GA4, Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.

What we offer

• Work on campaigns for leading Australian automotive and outdoor brands.
• Collaborative environment with strategists, creatives and production teams.
• Opportunity to shape digital team standards and strategy.
• Hybrid working: two days in the Rocklea office, three days remote.
• Small, experienced team with minimal hierarchy and good coffee.