Job Overview & Organization Mission

Direct culture-shaping brand campaigns, integrated digital experiences, and national broadcast commercials for iconic Australian brands.

Ogilvy Australia is seeking a visionary Senior Creative Director based at the WPP Sydney Campus in Millers Point. You will lead creative departments, champion brave conceptual ideas, direct high-impact television commercials, and deliver integrated brand activations for market-leading FMCG, banking, and government clients.

As a key member of the team at Ogilvy Australia (WPP) in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead conceptual: Lead conceptual development, copy, and art direction for major national brand transformation campaigns.
• Lead high-stakes: Lead high-stakes creative pitches to prospective corporate clients, inspiring CMOs with bold creative vision.
• Direct film: Direct film production, working with leading commercial directors, editors, and sound designers.
• Foster, mentor,: Foster, mentor, and inspire a diverse department of art directors, copywriters, and content creators.
• Ensure creative: Ensure creative work achieves commercial effectiveness and recognized international creative awards (Cannes, D&AD, Effies).

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Ogilvy Australia (WPP), candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, Design, or proven Creative Agency Book.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Outstanding portfolio / showreel demonstrating internationally recognized, award-winning creative campaigns.
• 8+ years agency creative experience with at least 3 years as a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director.
• Brilliant conceptual thinker with impeccable copywriting or visual design craft.
• Inspiring leader who creates an environment where great creative work flourishes.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Ogilvy Australia (WPP), we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$175,000 – AU$220,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Remuneration $175,000 – $220,000 + 11.5% super + performance bonus.
• Stunning WPP campus overlooking Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo/Millers Point.
• Global mobility opportunities across Ogilvy and WPP’s international agency network.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Ogilvy Australia (WPP)

Ogilvy Australia is an integrated creative network creating world-class brand advertising and iconic culture-shaping campaigns.

Ogilvy Australia (WPP) is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Ogilvy Australia (WPP) careers gateway.