Make advertising useful, not annoying. That’s the guiding philosophy at Intender, an award-winning performance marketing agency dedicated to turning user intent into marketing impact. With a sustainable, human-first approach and a diverse portfolio of clients -from Singapore fintech to homegrown Australian retailers - Intender is redefining smart, scalable, and genuinely helpful media planning. We're looking for a Senior Media Planner to lead performance-led strategy for some of the agency’s most ambitious clients. If you're a cross-channel thinker with commercial nous, audience intuition, and a hunger for high performance, this is your stage. Why this role matters Intender is evolving. They’re shifting from full-service media management to a dedicated planning and implementation model. You’ll be one of two planners in the business, responsible for Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, brands with big spends, ambitions, and strategic complexity. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, creativity, data, and delivery, leading the charge on ROAS-driven campaigns and ensuring paid media drives real, measurable business outcomes. Tasks Design and own full-funnel, cross-channel media strategies (Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, DOOH, BVOD, Programmatic) Present media plans, strategies, and insights clearly to clients, technical and non-technical alike Guide internal teams on optimisation, channel testing, bidding strategies, and conversion enhancements. Collaborate with creative, CRO, SEO and email teams to deliver integrated, high-impact marketing. Coach and mentor junior media talent to raise the bar agency-wide What you bring A track record of building and executing paid media strategies across multiple platforms Hands-on experience planning for accounts spending $10K–$100K monthly Strong commercial acumen, you see the link between performance and business outcomes Confidence in client comms, presentations, and storytelling with data A keen sense for media mix modelling, flighting, and budgeting Ability to lead accounts independently, while collaborating with cross-functional specialists What you’ll love about Intender A remote-first culture, with a sunny Noosa HQ if you want the best of both worlds A no-fluff team of smart, strategic, and down-to-earth marketers Real flexibility—work how and where you do your best work An environment where your ideas shape the work, not just the process Clients with substance and ambition, spanning fintech, retail, education, and sustainability A clear growth path: leadership, innovation, and impact encouraged from day one $100-120k super If you're a paid media strategist who wants to do meaningful work with meaningful people and believe media should feel more like a service than a sales pitch, this is your chance to join a team that gets it. Candidates must be based in Australia. We can only consider Australian citizens or PR holders for this role. Interested? Apply now or email matt@ponyexpresstalent.com for more information.
