--- title: 'Freelance Innovation, Research & Strategy Consultant at Ogilvy Australia' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/freelance-innovation-research-strategy-consultant-ogilvy-australia-sydney-x3eykaj49c7s' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Freelance Innovation, Research & Strategy Consultant at Ogilvy Australia - **Company:** Ogilvy Australia - **Location:** Sydney, Australia - **Posted:** 2026-09-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvyaus/jobs/4737427005 ## Job description We are looking for a curious, research-led and commercially minded professional to work closely with our product and strategy team to support product innovation, research and insights, and strategy development. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO: Research, insights and strategy - Conduct market, competitor and client research to identify needs, trends and opportunities. - Analyse qualitative and quantitative information, including dashboard data, to find patterns, gaps and useful insights. - Turn research and analysis into clear narratives, strategic recommendations and practical next steps. - Contribute to product propositions, positioning, strategic plans and measures of success. - Prepare and present findings to internal teams, clients and senior stakeholders. Product innovation and development - Support the development of new products, services and propositions, from early ideas through research, testing and refinement. - Help translate insights into product briefs, frameworks, plans and priorities. - Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and improve product offerings. - Gather and interpret client, user and team feedback, and use it to inform product improvements. - Contribute to pitches, proposals, presentations, workshops and other materials that communicate product value. Management and delivery - Help plan and manage product workstreams, keeping priorities, milestones, owners and next steps clear. - Bring the right people together to progress ideas and resolve challenges. - Support pilots, launches and ongoing improvements, helping ensure work stays aligned with its objectives. - Track decisions, risks and dependencies so product initiatives continue to move forward. ## WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Around 2–4 years’ experience in strategy, research, insights, analytics, product innovation, consulting or a related field. - Experience contributing directly to research, analysis or strategic recommendations, not only coordinating delivery. - Confidence working with dashboards, spreadsheets and data visualisation, and the judgement to interpret findings rather than simply report numbers. - The ability to combine data and qualitative insight into a clear, persuasive story. - Strong writing, presentation and communication skills. - Commercial awareness and an interest in how products are positioned, developed and improved. - Good organisation and follow-through, with the ability to manage several workstreams and stakeholders. - Curiosity about technology, AI and emerging products or services. Direct experience in a particular product category is not essential. - Confidence working with clients, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. You do not need to be a technical specialist. You do need to be curious, analytical and able to make complex information clear and useful. If you enjoy combining research, strategy and data with the practical work of developing and improving products, we would love to hear from you. Why Ogilvy? - Go global with Ogilvy: As part of a leading global network, you'll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe. - Unlock the power of AI: Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation. - Work in style at Barangaroo: Sydney-based employees enjoy our brand-new, state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo. - Belong at Ogilvy: We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. - Wellness your way: Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health. - Unlock exclusive savings: Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE. At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures. We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com ## #LI-CO1 ## About Ogilvy Australia ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ogilvy Australia is an award‑winning integrated creative network that helps brands and people create impact through advertising, PR, experience, consulting and health. - **Entity Type**: Public (subsidiary of WPP) - **Headquarters**: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - **Founded**: 1977 (as the Australian office of Ogilvy, which was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy) - **Founders**: David Ogilvy (parent company); the Australian entity was established as a local office of the global network. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Marketing Communications - **Target customers**: B2B and B2C; works with large enterprises and brands across Australia and the APAC region. - **Mission / Purpose**: “We inspire brands and people to impact the world” – creating iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas that deliver measurable results for clients. ## Products & Services Ogilvy Australia organises its capabilities into five core disciplines (all housed under the Ogilvy name): - **Advertising**: Creative campaigns, brand strategy, and full‑funnel media. - **Public Relations & Influence**: Earned media, influencer marketing, and reputation management. - **CX and Customer Relationship Design**: Customer experience strategy, loyalty programs, CRM, and data‑driven personalisation. - **Growth & Innovation**: Digital transformation, business consulting, product and venture incubation, behavioural science. - **Health**: Specialised healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing (regulatory‑compliant communications). Each discipline works together through a model called “borderless creativity” – assembling the right experts for each client challenge rather than operating in silos. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Ogilvy Australia is a private subsidiary of WPP, a public company). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed; estimated from headcount and industry benchmarks suggests a mid‑sized agency (revenue likely in the tens of millions AUD). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by WPP (one of the world’s largest advertising groups). Key clients include major Australian and global brands (not named in sources). - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked #1 Most Effective Network and #1 Most Creative Network in Australia (WARC Rankings). - 2024 Grand Effie winner (“Til it’s Done”). - APAC Effies Agency of the Year (2023). - Headcount of 122 employees (LinkedIn) – a 19.4% year‑on‑year decline (possibly due to restructuring). - Monthly web traffic of ~11,400 visits (+101.3% MoM, +37.3% YoY). - Conflicting reports on total headcount: Built In lists 227 total employees (including Auckland office?), while LinkedIn shows 122. Both figures cited as conflicting. ## Competitive Advantages - **Borderless creativity model**: A connected specialist structure that removes internal barriers, allowing the agency to flexibly “cast” the right talent from any discipline for any client brief. - **Award‑winning track record**: Consistently ranked among Australia’s most effective and creative agencies (Effies, WARC, Cannes Lions). - **Global network, local depth**: Backed by Ogilvy’s worldwide resources and WPP’s scale, but with deep local market understanding and a 40+‑year Australian heritage. - **Employer of Choice**: Won the Australian Business Awards “Employer of Choice” for six consecutive years (as of 2024) – the only agency to do so. ## Strategic Focus - **Deepening digital and AI capabilities**: Appointment of Sally Borda as Managing Partner & AI Lead signals a push to integrate generative AI and data‑driven tools into client work. - **Expanding CX and consulting**: The “Growth & Innovation” and “Customer Relationship Design” practices are positioned for high growth, helping clients navigate digital transformation. - **Nurturing talent pipeline**: Active involvement in AWARD School (a key source of new hires) and programs like JuniorCru indicate a focus on developing young creative talent. - **Hybrid / in‑office culture**: The agency operates with a strong in‑office presence (Melbourne office noted as “in‑office” on Built In); open roles are listed as in‑office, suggesting a return‑to‑office stance. ## Why Work Here - **Award‑winning creative culture**: Consistently recognised for both effectiveness and creativity – employees work on high‑profile, industry‑impacting campaigns. - **Employer of Choice (6 years)**: Strong HR practices, supportive environment, and focus on employee wellbeing. - **Perks**: Generous parental leave (family + childcare benefits), generous PTO/time off. - **Career development**: Clear paths for progression; many alumni move to other top agencies (TBWA, DDB, Clemenger, M&C Saatchi) or return to Ogilvy. - **Work‑style**: Predominantly in‑office (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), with a collaborative, studio‑like atmosphere. Remote/hybrid options not highlighted – likely limited. - **Current openings**: As of the latest data, only 2–3 active vacancies (Account Executive, Revenue Accountant, Digital Producer), indicating a lean, selective hiring approach. ## Sources 1. [ogilvy.com.au](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/) – Company website 2. [ogilvy.com.au/careers](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/Careers) – Careers page 3. [linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://au.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – LinkedIn company page 4. [builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – Built In company profile 5. 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