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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