Paid Media Graduate Assistant

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid)  •  Graduate / Entry Level

Pattern is Australia’s leading ecommerce digital agency, awarded Australia’s Best Digital Agency at the NORA Awards. We’re also the largest seller on Amazon globally, working with world-class brands across all product categories.

We offer perks like 5 weeks of annual leave, hybrid and flexible working, paid parental leave, reduced summer hours, a competitive salary, plus stock options upon joining.This is an entry-level opportunity designed for a recent graduate passionate about digital marketing and eager to build a career in paid media. You’ll work alongside an experienced team of performance marketing professionals, gaining hands-on exposure across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Affiliate channels for some of Australia’s most exciting ecommerce and retail brands. Reporting to a Senior Performance Account Manager, you’ll learn from the ground up - from campaign builds and budget pacing, to optimisation, reporting, and client communication.

What you’ll be doing:

• • Support the setup, trafficking, and QA of paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, programmatic DSPs, and affiliate networks.

    
    

  • Assist in day-to-day campaign management: budget pacing, bid adjustments, keyword/audience expansion, negative keyword management, and ad copy testing.

    
    

  • Monitor daily campaign performance and flag anomalies, feed issues, or tracking discrepancies to your manager promptly.

    
    

  • Pull and format weekly and monthly performance reports using GA4, Looker Studio, and platform-native dashboards; translate numbers into clear commentary.

    
    

  • Conduct regular competitor and keyword research to surface new opportunities.

    
    

  • Maintain accurate campaign change logs, budget trackers, and internal documentation in line with team SOPs.

    
    

  • Contribute to A/B test briefs and assist in reading out test results to the team.

    
    

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with SEO, Analytics, and Creative teams to ensure campaigns are well-supported and integrated.

    
    
  
  

What will I need to thrive in this role?

• • A recent graduate (2023–2025) with a degree in Marketing, Commerce, Business, Data Science, or a related field.

    
    

  • Some prior exposure to digital marketing through internships, university projects, or personal campaigns is a plus - but not required.

    
    

  • Analytical mindset - comfortable working with data, spotting trends, and drawing conclusions from numbers.

    
    

  • Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity and output quality — whether that's ad copy ideation, audience research, campaign analysis, or automating repetitive tasks. Equally important is knowing when and how to apply human judgment: you'll understand what AI gets wrong, how to validate its outputs, and how to prompt effectively to get the best results. Curious, proactive, and always looking for smarter ways to work.

    
    

  • Strong attention to detail; you notice when things don’t look right and do something about it.

    
    

  • Clear written and verbal communicator who can explain data simply and confidently.

    
    

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas).

    
    

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

    
    

  • Proactive self-starter who asks questions, takes ownership, and follows through.

    
    

  • A genuine interest in ecommerce, retail, and how paid media drives commercial outcomes.

    
    

  • Google Ads or Meta Blueprint certifications (or studying toward them) are a plus.

    
    
  
  

What is the potential for career growth?

Why join us?

• • 5 weeks annual leave plus paid parental leave

    
    

  • Hybrid and flexible working options

    
    

  • Three month’s paid parental leave

    
    

  • Competitive salary and potential stock options

    
    

  • Training and development plan tailored to your goals

    
    

  • Work with some of Australia’s most recognised brands across beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle

    
    
  
  

How we hire

• • Virtual interview with Hiring Manager

    
    

  • Take‑home task/project

    
    

  • Task presentation + interview with Hiring Manager & Peer

    
    

  • Interviews with broader team

    
    

  • Interview with General Manager

    
    

  • Reference checks

    
    

  • Executive review

    
    

  • Offer