Paid Search Ad Ops Team Lead
Madsapiens delivers paid media operations for one of Australia's leading agencies, servicing the country's largest real estate brand. The account is search-led, franchise-based and high volume, with a complex multi-campaign structure. As Team Lead, you will own delivery, quality and performance across the program, act as the primary point of contact for the agency's account managers, and mentor a team of 2 to 3 specialists.
About the account
The roles sit on a paid media program run for one of Australia's leading agencies, servicing the country's largest real estate brand. The account is search-led and franchise-based: one umbrella brand, dozens of campaigns, multiple sub-accounts and per-location splits across the country. Budgets per campaign are tight and performance is measured on conversions and ROAS. Success in this environment depends on disciplined account structure, sound judgement and consistent execution.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end delivery of a multi-account search program, primarily Google Ads with Meta support.
- Drive conversion performance and ROAS across the account, with clear accountability for results.
- Act as the final quality gate: review and approve all work produced by the specialist team before it goes live.
- Develop deep familiarity with the account structure, including sub-accounts and per-location campaign splits.
- Coach and develop a team of 2 to 3 paid search specialists.
- Own reporting at franchise and location level, tied to conversions and ROAS.
- Serve as the main operational contact for the agency's account managers, translating strategy into execution and raising risks early.
- Identify and resolve account issues proactively.
What we need
- 5 to 7 years of paid search experience; agency experience preferred.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Google Ads Search on large, complex accounts.
- A demonstrable track record of improving conversions and ROAS.
- Strong working knowledge of conversion tracking, bidding strategies, audiences and feeds.
- Experience with Looker Studio or comparable reporting tools.
- Meta ads experience.
- Proven ability to own outcomes independently and manage a small team.
- Clear written and spoken English, with confidence communicating directly with offshore clients.
- Availability for Australia timezone overlap, including early starts.
Nice to have
Interested in this role?
Apply below with your CV and a short note on your relevant experience. All applications are reviewed, and every applicant receives a response.