• Location: Melbourne/Sydney
• Work type: Full-time/Fixed Term for initial 12 months with potential for extension)
• Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

Exciting opportunity awaits an up-and-coming researcher with interest, experience and passion for Asia and Australia’s relations with the region. Join a growing, purpose-driven team in a pre-eminent global organisation and contribute to shaping the national and global discourse on Asia and Australia-Asia relations. We offer flexibility, a supportive team environment and opportunity for growth and mentorship.

About us

Headquartered in New York and led by former Australian Prime Minister the Hon. Kevin Rudd AC, the Asia Society Policy Institute is a think- and do-tank designed to bring forth policy ideas that incorporate the best thinking from leading analysts across the United States and Asia, and to work with policymakers to integrate these ideas and, where possible, give them effect.

The Institute’s Australian presence is working to contribute to an informed public discussion on Australia’s place in Asia and illuminate policy options for decision-makers through policy dialogue, engagement with Australian federal and state governments, published analysis, media, and events. The Institute’s Australian presence also serves to bring Australian perspectives on Asia to the United States and the wider region, as well as to bring American and Asian policy thinking to Australia.

Asia Society Australia is Australia’s leading global think-tank and a membership organisation dedicated to Asia, focusing on the interplay between business and policy. We connect business, policy and society, helping Australians to understand and engage with Asia and to navigate our shared futures. We are a national, independent, non-partisan, and non-political institution with a national centre in Melbourne, office in Sydney and programs accessible in Australia and globally through digital and face-to-face platforms.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Director (Policy) and Senior Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute, this role would suit a researcher with interest in Asia and experience in managing projects including budgets. The role will work closely with and be a part of the Asia Society Australia Team.

What We Need:

• A relevant university degree in Arts, Asian studies, International Relations or other related field.
• experience in research and project management in government, universities or other think tanks.
• Experience in presenting research and communicating with diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to listen, research and anticipate trends and topical issues, create, share and test ideas and align them with the research agenda and organisational mission.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent relationship-management skills and tact with strong ability to interact with senior business, government, academic and cultural stakeholders

What We Offer:

• Attractive salary package including salary packaging and staff benefits
• Flexible working hours/location in a supportive, fun, small team environment
• Career growth, on-going training, and professional development plan
• Purpose-driven, respected global organisation

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For more information, please see attached Position Description.

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