Strategy Director
Job Summary
Leo is built upon the foundation that what helps people helps business.
We are in the business of Reinvention - always adapting shifting and evolving to identify and support the changing needs of today using creative problem solving to unlock commercial success for our clients.
Weve worked hard to be one of Australias leading communications agencies and our ambition is to be the most innovative creative solutions company in the world and to have fun doing it.
As a Senior Strategist youll play a key role in developing smart effective solutions and contributing to new business efforts. Youll work closely with senior strategy leads business management and creative teams to explore business challenges and identify opportunities for growth. The role blends day-to-day strategic delivery with building the skills and relationships that will define your growth as a strategistleading strategy on key parts of a portfolio while supporting broader brand platforms and larger projects.
If youre naturally curious confident in a room and energised by thoughtful debate (the good kind) youll fit right in.
Responsibilities - In this role you will:
- Bring sharp strategic thinking to integrated campaigns and brand experiences helping shape world-class creative work.
- Lead strategy on select streams of work with autonomy while supporting broader brand platforms and larger projects across the portfolio.
- Build trusted relationships by delivering thoughtful results-oriented strategy that supports brand and business growth.
- Craft clear compelling brand communications and channel strategies across digital traditional and experiential touchpoints.
- Synthesise research data and cultural insight into clear strategic direction inspiring briefs and strong narratives.
- Collaborate closely with creative and business management teams contributing to workshops presentations and new business when needed.
Qualifications - Were keen to meet people who bring many of the following:
- Proven experience in a strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment.
- Strong foundations in brand creative and communications strategy with experience across integrated campaigns.
- Excellent craft in insight development brief writing storytelling and presentation with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Experience interpreting research and data (quant social behavioural brand or performance) and turning it into clear strategic direction.
- A naturally curious proactive working stylecomfortable challenging briefs contributing ideas and shaping strategic thinking.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with the confidence to work autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.
If youre looking for a senior strategy role where you can do meaningful work sharpen your craft and enjoy the ride this ones built for you.
What you can expect from this role:
- Real ownership with support space to lead strategy with growing autonomy backed by senior guidance when needed.
- Variety and momentum integrated campaigns brand experiences and the kind of briefs that keep you curious and learning.
- A culture thats kind and high-performing were hard on the work but kind on the people and weve got each others backs.
- Curiosity healthy debate welcomed were relentlessly curious open to opinions and we dont take ourselves too seriously.
What you can expect from us:
Partner with some of the best clients in Australia: ANZ Banking Destination NSW Suncorp Bundaberg Rum Superloop HBF Johnnie Walker Red Rooster and Vitasoy to name a few
Make the best work of your career: We believe in the power of creativity to transform human behaviour. Each one of us is held accountable for contributing to ideas of the highest standard in the world. And were recognized for it. More recently we ranked #1 Agency of the Year by Campaign Briefs The Work and #3 Regional Agency of the Decade by Cannes Lions.
Work with the best people: If youve ever met a Burnetter youll know we stand apart. Our agency is filled with smart kind people who are passionate about the work and who genuinely care about each other.
Have the best experience: We have industry-leading flexibility and a culture were famous for. Our structure and processes are uncomplicated because we focus on output. And there are endless opportunities for growth in both Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe more broadly with access to global opportunities and L&D programs.
What we will offer you:
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family one of the worlds most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
- A creative fun and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other supported by ourPublicis Libertéflexibility approach working your way with us!
- Access to our Global AI PlatformMarcel connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
- A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
- A committed Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through ourViva! WomenÉgalitéenABLEandEmbrace(reconciliation action plan) programs.
- Work Your Worldprogram enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits.
- Access to counsellors psychologists and professionals throughSonder- an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological medical & safety needs.
If you dont tick every box in this ad please dont rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion collaboration adaptability fearlessness and integrity rather than ticking boxes so if this role resonates with you please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race age culture ability ethnicity gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status and religious believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldnt be where we are today. So be you we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments please contact us via - your personal information will be kept confidential.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more