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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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13d
District Medical Director - Mental Health Alcohol & Other Drugs - Apply via eCredential
NSW Health —New South Wales
- $278,355 - $376,068 a year
- Full-time
Director, Portfolio Strategy & Market Insights
CSL Seqirus —Melbourne VIC
- $210,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Finance
Director - Workforce Strategy
Department of Corporate and Digital Development —Alice Springs NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Research
- Presentation skills
6d
Executive Director - Practice, Insights, Advocacy
Jesuit Social Services —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Research
- Employee assistance program
1d
Senior Policy Officer - Closing the Gap
Premier's Department —Sydney NSW
- $129,464 - $142,665 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
10h
Head of Research & Evaluation
Children's Ground —Alice Springs NT
- Research
Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations
CSL Behring —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Finance
- Administrative experience
Intelligence Development Program 2027 and 2028 intakes
ASIO —Canberra ACT
- $100,425 - $118,220 a year
- Research
- In-person
- AI
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Chief Operating Officer
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
3d
Director (Chief of Operations - Operations Management Centre)
Australian Government - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Kingston TAS
- $151,938 - $176,530 a year
- On call
- Research
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
Manager, International Partnerships
University of Tasmania —Tasmania
- $114,282 - $129,943 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
2d
Associate Director, Policy
The Cabinet Office —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
21h
Associate Director, AI & Advanced Analytics
CSL Behring —Melbourne VIC
- $181,000 - $214,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
13d
Director Groundwater Knowledge & Water Insights
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $215,612 - $240,558 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- No degree
8d
Executive Director, Natural Sciences
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Research
7d
Assistant Director
Department of Premier and Cabinet the —West Perth WA
- $157,900 - $171,005 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
5d
Head of Life & Geosciences
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $196,552 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Team management
2d
Associate Director of Development
The Nature Conservancy —Remote
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Regional Recruitment Director (MENA) supporting the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia
GROK —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- Analysis skills

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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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Director of International Research

District Medical Director - Mental Health Alcohol & Other Drugs - Apply via eCredential

Director, Portfolio Strategy & Market Insights

Director - Workforce Strategy

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Regional Recruitment Director (MENA) supporting the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia

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