Strategist (Parental leave contract)

We’re looking for an experienced Strategist to join our Melbourne team and be a go-to resource for some of Australia’s most loved brands. This is a 12-month parental leave cover contract.

You Are

Someone who digs deep to uncover the best insights and thought-provoking ideas. A strategic thinker, problem solver, naturally curious and always learning to ensure that you and the agency remain at the top of their game.

We Are

The Brand Agency, part of the Ogilvy Network and WPP, a full-service creative and communications agency working across AUNZ.

What does this mean for you?

There are many things that make The Brand Agency a great place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:

• Welcoming and flexible culture
• Hybrid working – from home and our St Kilda Road office
• Birthday Leave – a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year
• Loyalty Leave – an additional paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary
• A market-leading paid parental leave scheme
• Overseas remote work arrangements
• Flexible public holidays
• Learning opportunities for all employees and room to grow
• A diverse team of top industry talent, backed by WPP and Ogilvy

The Role

As a Strategist, you will:

• Work closely with our Head of Strategy to perform an integral role in our AUNZ strategy team.
• You will have skills and experience in some (or all) of the following areas:
  • Marketing and campaign strategy
  • Creative brief development and supporting creative ideation
  • Brand strategy and development
  • Retail marketing or category experience
  • Qualitative and quantitative insights
  • Content and messaging strategy
  • Digital and channel strategy
  • Customer experience strategy
  • Presentation and workshop facilitation
• Source, gather, and analyse customer information that unlocks actionable insights on cultural shifts and decision-making trends.
• Link client objectives and customer needs across industries, products and audiences to overcome indifference and drive effectiveness.

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter below. 

The fine print

To apply, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor for this position. 

We appreciate your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and that we cannot reply to individual phone calls or emails due to the high number of applicants we receive.

No recruitment consultants, please.