Ad Tech Operations Lead

What’ll you’ll be doing

Technical Delivery

• Build native and HTML5 ad templates from scratch, following creative and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot GAM tag integrations across web and in-app environments.
• Build and troubleshoot rich media ad formats across desktop, mobile, and app platforms.
• Plan, manage, and monitor the technical implementation of display and video advertising units.
• Test and evaluate new ad technology products prior to departmental acceptance.
• Analyse ad server reports to surface issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical support during site launches and updates.

Strategy & Cross-functional Leadership

• Work closely with product teams to ensure new products are executed in line with business objectives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert across sales, dev, finance, and ad-ops for all ad tech projects.
• Develop and document team processes for ad operations, including issue management workflows.
• Partner with the ad-ops team on campaign setup, optimisation, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Lead third-party vendor selection and ongoing management where required.
• Train sales, marketing, and IT personnel in the use and execution of ad technology processes.
• Communicate clearly across a broad stakeholder group — from commercial leaders to software developers.

Leadership

• Mentoring and developing the ad ops/ad tech team
• Workload prioritisation and delivery standards
• One-on-ones and performance check-ins
• Escalation points for complex technical issues
• Onboarding and upskilling new team members
• Aligning team output with the broader product roadmap

What we’re looking for?

• Proven experience creating, managing, and optimising campaigns across display, video, native, and rich media formats.
• Strong grasp of the programmatic landscape - DSP/SSP dynamics, deal structures, and ad serving fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex ad tech issues across multiple platforms and environments.
• A curious problem-solver who digs for root causes and doesn't rest until client expectations are exceeded.
• A natural collaborator comfortable forming strong relationships across commercial, product, and tech teams.
• Inclusive and interpersonal you connect with our behaviours: we change the game, we own it, we step in, we are curious, we don't take ourselves too seriously.

• We know not everyone will meet every requirement, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
• A few other things we want you to know...

• As an equal opportunity employer, carsales welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and life experiences. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• If you have a disability or require adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.
• We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time options. If you’d like to explore this, just ask during the process.
• We’re also a proud Circle Back Initiative employer, which means we commit to responding to every applicant.
• Successful candidates joining the carsales team will need to complete a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights.

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.