Job Overview & Organization Mission

Canva is seeking an innovative Performance Marketing Lead (Google Ads & Meta) to drive digital audience and customer growth remotely across Australia.

Join Canva, a trailblazer in Australian digital media, e-commerce, and marketing. In this 100% remote role, you will have the freedom and autonomy to shape high-impact campaigns, scale acquisition channels, and influence brand perceptions across Australia.

We cultivate a culture of creative experimentation, rapid iteration, and transparent data-driven decisions. Work alongside some of Australia’s sharpest digital marketers with modern remote tools and maximum lifestyle balance.

As a key member of the team at Canva in Remote – Australia, All Australia, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Manage high-scale: Manage high-scale performance advertising budgets, continuous A/B creative testing, and multi-touch attribution modeling.
• Monitor core: Monitor core marketing performance indicators (CAC, ROAS, Organic Traffic, Conversion Rate) and deliver actionable weekly insights.
• Collaborate asynchronously: Collaborate asynchronously with design, product, and engineering squads to launch seamless digital customer experiences.
• Maintain thorough: Maintain thorough campaign documentation, creative testing logs, and audience research findings.
• Stay ahead: Stay ahead of search algorithm updates, digital privacy shifts, and emerging creative advertising formats.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Canva, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business or Equivalent Experience.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Demonstrated professional capability in Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager.
• Proven experience managing campaigns or strategies targeting the Australian consumer or B2B market.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret web metrics and turn data into creative marketing opportunities.
• Relevant degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent practical industry track record.
• Valid Australian work rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Full Work Visa).

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Canva, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$130,000 – AU$155,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Attractive Australian marketing remuneration ($130,000 – $155,000 AUD) + 11.5% superannuation.
• 100% Work From Home flexibility with dedicated tech setup, dual monitors, and monthly internet reimbursement.
• Generous annual learning & conference allowance ($2,500 AUD) for marketing summits, tools, and courses.
• Flexible working hours, summer half-days, and comprehensive employee mental wellness benefits.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Canva

Canva is an Australian global tech phenomenon empowering millions to design anything with an innovative flexible remote work culture.

Canva is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Canva careers gateway.