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Director of International Research
Institute for Economics & Peace —North Sydney NSW
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
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Assistant Director, Economics | Full-time Permanent
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- Full-time
- Finance
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Senior Director, Sparkling Flavors - South Pacific
Coca-Cola —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
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Senior Research Advisor
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $121,359 - $129,772 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- University
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $129,464 - $142,665 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- In-person
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Airwallex —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Computer Science
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Principal Advisor
Department of Treasury and Finance —Perth WA
- $139,860 - $149,485 a year
- Full-time
7d
Director (Sydney)
Accenture —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
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Research Advisor
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $107,850 - $113,252 a year
- Full-time
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9d
Strategy Analyst
DAZN —Artarmon NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Lecturer in Marine Spatial Ecology
University of Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- $114,766 - $133,235 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
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EY Parthenon - Manager or Senior Manager - Strategy and Transaction Execution
EY —Perth WA
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Recruiting
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Senior Consultant, Research
CT Group —Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Professor of Cancer Nursing / Nursing Research Program Lead
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $180,330.80 - $260,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Annual leave
Senior Regulatory Analyst | Full-time Permanent
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission —Canberra ACT
- $102,657 - $116,592 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
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Strategy Analyst
Foxtel Group —Artarmon NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- University
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Lecturer in Seaweed Biology
University of Tasmania —Hobart TAS
- $114,766 - $133,235 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Research
13d
Junior Consultant | Property Economics & Analytics
Colliers —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
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Director of International Research

Institute for Economics & Peace -
North Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
From $90,000 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Research
Analysis skills
Education
Communication skills

Full Job Description

The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) is a renowned international think tank dedicated to empirical approaches to analyse peace and quantify its economic value. IEP produces internationally recognised research, including the Global Peace Index and Global Terrorism Index, alongside a wide range of influential reports examining the economic, social, and political drivers of peace and conflict. Its media reach is measured in the billions, with over a million downloads of its reports each year.

Headquartered in Sydney, IEP has offices in New York City, The Hague, Manila, and Nairobi. The organisation works extensively with leading multilateral institutions, governments, NGOs, and development agencies worldwide. We are seeking an exceptional Director of International Research to lead the next phase of IEP’s global research, partnerships, and impact.

The Role

Based in Sydney, this is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering IEP’s international research agenda while expanding the organisation’s global influence and advisory capability. Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will oversee a high-performing research division, drive new research and advisory opportunities, and represent IEP internationally through speaking engagements, stakeholder meetings, media engagement, and major report launches.

The role combines intellectual leadership, operational management, and commercial capability. The successful candidate will help position IEP at the forefront of global policy discussions on peace and conflict, resilience, development, and geopolitical risk.

You will play a central role in advancing innovative methodologies for measuring peace and resilience, strengthening the impact and reach of IEP’s publications, and expanding long-term institutional partnerships with governments, multilaterals, and other stakeholders.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of IEP’s research program, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven research culture
Oversee high-impact global publications driving methodological innovation
Manage and mentor a research team of 10 professionals with a portfolio of concurrent international research projects
Oversee project management, manage costs, and compile P&L for projects undertaken
Identify and develop new research, advisory, and partnership opportunities
Drive business development, pipeline management, and revenue growth.
Manage senior client and stakeholder relationships, including project negotiation, delivery, budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management
Lead recruitment, team development, management, and capability-building
Work collaboratively with other IEP directors to maximise reach, influence, and impact

About You

You are an intellectually ambitious and strategically minded leader with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Economics; International relations; Geopolitics; Statistics or quantitative analysis; Peace and conflict studies; Global policy.

You have a proven track record of leading high-impact research programs and managing complex international initiatives. You combine strong analytical capability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You are entrepreneurial, adaptable, and motivated by the opportunity to shape global conversations and policy outcomes through innovative research, influential publications, and strategic partnerships.

Essential Experience

Senior leadership within a think tank, university, government agency, international organisation, or related institution
Demonstrated expertise in international relations, economics, geopolitics, public policy, or related disciplines
Strong track record of producing influential research with demonstrated policy or international impact
Proven experience leading research teams and managing multi-project portfolios
Demonstrated success in business development, advisory growth, partnership development, or funding acquisition

Why Join IEP?

Lead research that shapes how governments, multilateral institutions, and development organisations understand peace and resilience
Drive methodological innovation in one of the world’s leading peace-focused think tanks
Build strategic partnerships with influential institutions around the world contribute to measurable real-world impact
Help redefine how peace, resilience, and societal progress are understood and measured globally

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

North Sydney NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Doctoral Degree (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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