Account Manager (Maternity Leave Cover – 6 month contract)

Canvas Group is an award-winning creative agency specialising in brand, design and digital experiences for some of Australia’s most iconic and ambitious brands.

We’re looking for an Account Manager to join our team on a 6-month maternity leave cover, commencing ASAP. This role will step into a senior-level portfolio, so it’s ideal for an experienced Account Manager who is confident in managing complex projects and client relationships in a fast-paced agency environment.

You’ll be an effective problem solver, a strong communicator, and a natural collaborator who enjoys working closely with clients, creatives and delivery teams.

Day to day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing and nurturing client relationships across ongoing and project-based work
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborating closely with designers, developers and creatives to deliver projects smoothly, on time and on budget
• Managing website and digital projects from client brief through design, development and launch
• Planning and maintaining project timelines, resourcing and delivery schedules
• Keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned throughout each project
• Identifying risks and issues early and proactively working towards solutions
• Managing monthly forecasting, revenue tracking and project budgets
• Acting as a client advocate with a strong focus on delivering an excellent client experience
• Supporting continuous improvement of internal processes where opportunities arise

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years experience in an account management role within a creative, digital or advertising agency
• Proven experience managing brand, design and digital projects end to end
• Experience working in or with media agencies on digital marketing and campaign management
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive and solutions-focused
• Collaborative, personable and able to build trust with clients and internal teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Arts or a related field
• Australian citizen, permanent resident or valid visa holder
• (Canvas Group does not provide sponsorship)

Contract details:

• 6-month maternity leave contract
• Commencing ASAP
• Remote role

Applications:

Please send your CV to info@canvasgroup.com.au by Friday 13 February 2026.

No recruiters please.