Who are we?  

Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more!  

We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences.  

What we can offer you 

• We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate, depending on the needs of the business.  

• Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments. 

• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support. 

• Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support. 

• A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans. 

• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare. 

• A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves. 

The Role 

Help shape the future of consumer growth at Are Media, turning the strength of Australia's leading media brands into new opportunities for audience engagement, meaningful consumer relationships and sustainable revenue growth!

We're looking for a commercially minded and strategic Head of Consumer Growth to define and drive our consumer growth agenda across a diverse portfolio of brands. Reporting to the Director of Content and Consumer Growth, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, building compelling business cases and shaping consumer propositions that deliver measurable impact.

From digital subscriptions and membership to content, commerce and emerging consumer experiences, you'll connect audience insights with commercial opportunities, influencing senior stakeholders and bringing cross-functional teams together to turn ambitious ideas into growth.

What you’ll do

• Shape and drive Are Media's consumer growth strategy, identifying and sizing market opportunities, developing investment cases and prioritising initiatives that deliver audience and revenue growth.
• Develop compelling consumer propositions across our portfolio of brands, translating audience needs and insights into innovative products, experiences, subscriptions and membership opportunities.
• Define and accelerate growth opportunities across audience acquisition, engagement, retention and monetisation, using data, experimentation and commercial insights to inform decisions and optimise performance.
• Lead cross-functional growth initiatives, partnering with Content, Product, Technology, Marketing, Data and Commercial teams to turn strategy into actionable plans and measurable business outcomes.

About you 

We’re looking for someone who brings: 

• Strong consumer growth experience, ideally within media, publishing, digital content, ecommerce or another audience-led business, with a track record of developing and delivering successful growth strategies.

• Exceptional strategic and commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience in market sizing, financial modelling, business case development and translating opportunities into commercially viable growth initiatives.

• A deep understanding of digital consumer behaviour, including audience acquisition, lifecycle marketing, subscriptions, membership, customer experience and the levers that drive engagement, conversion and retention.

• The ability to influence and deliver, confidently engaging senior stakeholders, presenting evidence-based recommendations and bringing cross-functional teams together to execute complex initiatives.

You'll be equally comfortable thinking strategically and getting into the detail, with a curious, collaborative and commercially focused approach. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by understanding what consumers want, identifying where the opportunities lie and turning those insights into meaningful growth.

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.  

If you would like to know more, please contact our People & Culture Team – peopleandculture@aremedia.com.au  

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.