"Associate Director, Advisory & Insights"

Role type: Full time, fixed term until 31 March 2027

Department: Asialink - Chancellery

Salary: Attractive remuneration package by negotiation

Superannuation: Employer contribution of up to 17%

• Lead impactful advisory projects and shape the future of Australia-Asia business engagement.
• Join our team for a key leadership role driving the Advisory & Insights team's delivery of public reports, advocacy campaigns, and tailored solutions for business and government clients.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As Associate Director, Advisory & Insights at Asialink Business, you will spearhead impactful projects that enhance Australia's business engagement with Asia.

You'll lead a dynamic team to deliver high-quality insights and tailored solutions, driving success for business and government clients.

Based at the Asialink Business offices at The University of Melbourne Parkville campus, this role offers you the chance to contribute to thought leadership and build Asia capability across Australia. Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, and candidates from Sydney would be considered.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and managing advisory projects: Leading strategy consulting engagements for diverse clients, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Developing research and thought leadership: Creating insights and policy briefs on key Australia-Asia economic engagement issues.
• Providing strategic leadership: Collaborating on program planning and service offerings, deputising for the Director as needed.
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team: Managing and developing a team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced professional with strong analytical, people leadership, client management and project management skills and a passion for building business connections between Australia and Asia. You are adept at delivering advisory services and managing complex projects, working with a high degree of autonomy, and have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

You may also:

• Have experience in advisory services or commercial roles with strategy responsibilities.
• Possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, including quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Asia political, social, and economic issues.
• Be skilled in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, bringing a structured approach to solving complex problems.
• Have experience communicating with varying audiences including executives, government, and media.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Asialink Business”

https://asialinkbusiness.com.au/business

Asialink Business is a key program area of Asialink, Australia’s leading centre for engagement with Asia, with over 30 years of experience building capability and strengthening connections across education, arts, diplomacy and business.

Asialink Business is supported by the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science and Resources to equip Australian organisations with skills and knowledge to succeed in Asian markets.

Asialink is a partnership with the University of Melbourne and operates under the portfolio of Chancellery International.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Single page cover letter which outlines your pitch for why you are the right candidate for this role

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Lachlan Bryce at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 3 November 2025 12:01 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT)

Position Description: PD - Associate Director, Advisory & Insights.pdf