Head of Planning - Parental Leave Contract

As Head of Planning (12 month fixed term contract), you will lead the development of strategic, customer-led media plans that build our brands and deliver measurable business results. Working closely with Marketing, Digital, agency partners and cross-functional teams, you’ll bring a channel-agnostic perspective to planning, investment and performance optimisation. You will also be the custodian of the annual media budget, ensuring investment is accurately managed, forecast and reported while identifying opportunities to maximise commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of integrated media and go-to-market strategies aligned to brand objectives and business KPIs. Partner with Marketing, Digital, agency partners and internal stakeholders to deliver effective, insight-led media plans. Allocate investment across brand and demand channels in partnership with the Head of Digital, optimising performance against business targets. Act as a strategic thought partner, bringing a channel-agnostic media perspective to marketing and business planning discussions. Lead audience research, data analysis and media opportunity identification to inform planning decisions. Oversee media planning and implementation processes, ensuring high-quality delivery across strategy, activation and campaign reporting. Own and manage annual media budgets, including weekly spend tracking, forecasting and reforecasting. Provide clear, accurate media spend reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders, working closely with the Media Reconciler. Manage the media agency relationship, including contracts, KPI performance, trading positions and agency governance. Lead Media Mix Modelling activity, including data provision, interpretation of findings and socialisation of insights across the business. Contribute to internal and external quarterly business reviews. Identify longer-term strategic opportunities and build stakeholder alignment around them. Lead, coach and develop junior members of the media planning team. Stay across emerging media trends, consumer behaviours and planning best practice. About your experience Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline. 12–15 years’ experience in media planning, ideally within a large, fast-paced consumer, entertainment or subscription business. Deep knowledge of media planning principles, channels, measurement and optimisation practices. Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of how media investment influences broader business outcomes. Demonstrated experience managing significant media budgets, forecasting and financial reporting. Experience leading and getting value from media agency partnerships. Strong analytical and numerical capability, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. Experience with Media Mix Modelling and using insights to improve investment decisions. A strategic mindset, with the confidence to challenge thinking and influence senior stakeholders. Excellent communication, relationship-building and people leadership skills. High attention to detail and proficiency in media planning tools and software. Life at Foxtel Group A career with us means working across one or more of our brands including Foxtel, Kayo Sports, BINGE, Fox Sports and Foxtel Media. When you join, the Perks at Work are taken care of: You’re part of Fox Flex, our hybrid way of working with time spent at home and on campus Free & discounted products including Foxtel, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports and BINGE Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural & Volunteer Leave VIP Experiences: Free tickets to sporting events, red carpet premieres, advance screenings, and behind-the-scenes tours. Access to our holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons A note to recruitment agencies - we have this role covered. There is no need to get in touch, we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.