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About Ogilvy Australia

Ogilvy Australia is an award-winning creative company that inspires brands and people to impact the world. They've been harnessing the intersection of talent and capabilities to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas that drive impact for clients since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948.

Your role

The company believes talent comes in many shapes and sizes and that the most talented people want to work with the most talented people. They are a team. They are accountable, they are competitive, but not at each other's expense. They learn together, they create together, and they win together. Ogilvy Australia hires on potential and rewards on results. You are here because of your ability to think and influence.

Goliath will take you behind the curtain of the Ogilvy network including their lead creative office, Ogilvy Health & Ogilvy PR. They will give you the tools, knowledge, and importantly the opportunities to make work that can change minds, change lives, and sometimes change the world.

The Goliath program:

A fast-tracked, holistic introductory program to the world of advertising, PR, and communication.
Graduates get a taste of Ogilvy's network– from strategy and creative to production to working on specialized communications with Ogilvy PR and Ogilvy Health.

If you are selected to join Goliath, you will work on real briefs for real clients, while making contacts, developing your skills, and getting a foot in the door of a major advertising agency. At the end of the 12 weeks, there is potential for you to join Ogilvy as a fully-fledged member of the team.

Training, development & rotations

Today, Ogilvy Australia's Global Learning & Development team continues to build on David's legacy by equipping their employees with all the tools they need to grow their careers and become even stronger, more well-rounded professionals. They offer a wide range of programs focused on deepening their employees' knowledge and enhancing their expertise, with courses and training focused on areas such as Digital Transformation, Leadership, Culture, Change Management, Growth, and New Ways of Working, among many others. Read more.

Salary & benefits

Roles as a Graduate in Media and Communications may earn an average of A$70,000 to A$83,000 (Source: Prosple Salary Guide) 

We hire the best people, create the best place to work and make every team member matter by offering the best combination of training, development, and benefits. Here are some of the benefits of Ogilvy Australia:

• Family & Parenting
• My Path to Growth, a two-part formal review process
• Tailored training program
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Career progression

Ogilvy Australia keeps its people stimulated and challenged through focused investment in learning and development.  All of their people begin their journey with My Path to Growth, a two-part formal review process where they cocreate a Personal Plan with employees, including a tailored training program to help them meet their career objectives. Read more.

Work life balance

Ogilvy Australia strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work; feel happy, safe, and supported; and be recognized for their contribution to our culture. Here is some work-life balance of Ogilvy Australia:

• Vacation and Paid time-off
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Culture & vibe

Ogilvy Australia firmly believes that a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse workforce, where all perspectives are valued, leads to richer experiences for their people and better outcomes for their clients. Diversity has always been and will always be a part of Ogilvy Australia’s DNA, core values, and culture. They are committed to providing an open and safe environment for everyone to thrive at Ogilvy Australia. Read more.

About you

Who can apply?

Ogilvy Australia is inviting anyone with a passion for problem-solving to apply. No specific qualifications are needed; just a curious mind, hunger to learn, and love of advertising and communications. 

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, including New Zealand citizens entitled to work in Australia.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Ogilvy Australia.