Strategist

We're a team of creative and strategic minds united by one purpose: building enduring brands and bold ideas.

We partner with clients on work we're genuinely proud of — and we learn, create and win together, with plenty of fun along the way.

The Role

Ready to level up your strategic craft?

We're looking for a Strategist to join one of Australia's most awarded and effective strategy teams, working on iconic brands including Coca-Cola, ING, and more.

The Team

Strategy & Planning is the springboard for Ogilvy Australia's best creative work. We're a world-class, globally recognised team of curious minds who arm creatives with the insight and confidence to be outrageously creative. We believe a strong brand is a superpower for growth, so we focus relentlessly on work that works.

What You'll Do

• Shape brand, communications and creative strategies that solve real client business challenges
• Uncover human, cultural and category insights through qualitative and quantitative research
• Help identify opportunities for brands through a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, trends and culture
• Craft inspiring strategic briefs that set creative teams up for brilliant work
• Partner with creatives, account teams and specialists from brief to execution
• Contribute to strategic recommendations, workshops and client presentations
• Build your confidence in presenting and defending strategic thinking directly with clients
• Measure campaign effectiveness and turn results into sharp, actionable learnings
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, meaningful outcomes

What You'll Bring

• 1–3 years' experience in strategy or planning at a creative agency
• A track record contributing to brand, comms or creative strategy development
• Strong research and insight skills, and the ability to turn findings into clear recommendations
• Genuine curiosity about people, culture, brands and business
• Confidence in presenting ideas and holding your own in client conversations
• A passion for creativity and the strategic thinking that powers great communications
• A collaborative, always-learning mindset

Why Ogilvy?

• Global mobility — career pathways across our worldwide network
• Family & caregiver support — 16 weeks' gender-neutral paid parental leave
• AI at your fingertips — exclusive access to WPP Open, our global AI platform
• Work in style — our brand-new Barangaroo campus
• Belong at Ogilvy — Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, Reconciliation Action 
• Plan
• Invest in your growth — tailored development plans, manager support, Culture Amp-powered career conversations
• World-class Behavioural Science practice —  You'll have access to this team that crafts ideas that genuinely change behaviour.
• Recharge & rejuvenate — birthday leave, Summer Fridays, loyalty leave
• Wellness your way — discounted health/fitness, yoga, meditation, wellbeing programs
• Confidential support — Telus EAP counselling
• Recognition & rewards — employee reward programs, referral bonuses, perkSPACE discounts

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