Strategist

About the role

Ogilvy Australia is looking for a Strategist to join its highly accomplished strategy team in Sydney. This role is part of a group that helps create strong, effective brand work for major clients such as Coca-Cola, ING and others.

About the team

The Strategy & Planning function sits at the heart of Ogilvy Australia’s creative output. The team brings together curious thinkers who equip creative teams with clear insight and strong strategic direction. Their focus is on producing work that delivers real business impact and helps brands grow.

What you’ll do

• Develop brand, communication and creative strategies that address real client challenges
• Use both qualitative and quantitative research to uncover human, cultural and category insights
• Spot growth opportunities by understanding consumer behaviour, trends and culture
• Write clear strategic briefs that inspire creative teams
• Work closely with creatives, account teams and specialists from brief stage through to delivery
• Support strategic recommendations, workshops and client-facing presentations
• Build confidence in explaining and defending strategic thinking in front of clients
• Track campaign performance and translate results into practical learnings
• Partner across disciplines to deliver integrated and meaningful outcomes

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in strategy or planning within a creative agency, along with a strong foundation in brand, communications or creative strategy development. You should be comfortable turning research into clear insights and recommendations, and bring real curiosity about people, culture, brands and business. This role also calls for confidence in client conversations, a genuine interest in creativity, and a collaborative mindset with a strong appetite for learning.

Why Ogilvy

• Opportunities for career mobility across Ogilvy’s global network
• 16 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Access to WPP Open, the company’s global AI platform
• A new Barangaroo campus workplace
• Inclusion and impact initiatives including the Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Tailored development plans, manager support and career conversations powered by Culture Amp
• Exposure to a world-class Behavioural Science practice
• Birthday leave, Summer Fridays and loyalty leave
• Discounts on health, fitness, yoga, meditation and wellbeing programs
• Confidential counselling support through Telus EAP
• Employee reward schemes, referral bonuses and perkSPACE discounts

Additional information

This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and follows a full-time, on-site working arrangement.