In-Demand Director of strategic research Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

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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Associate Director - Strategic Propositions
Datacom —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Director of Fundraising and Community Relations (FCR) (Sydney)
Islamic Relief Australia —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
Associate Director, Built Environment and Infrastructure
Control Risks —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Research
- Master's degree
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1d
Associate Director | Monitor Deloitte
Deloitte —Sydney NSW
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
18h
Partnerships Director
Thales —Rydalmere NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Director, Research Ethics, Governance and Assurance
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- AI
Field Research Director
CoStar Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Principal Consultant - Change and Leadership
RFOUR Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- $112,069.52 - $134,417.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- English
- Bachelor's degree
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Associate Director, Policy
The Cabinet Office —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
6d
Associate Director, Originals Australia
Amazon.com —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
Tenant Research Director
CoStar Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
Senior Director, Sparkling Flavors - South Pacific
Coca-Cola —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Senior Research Manager - INN
Ipsos —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Employee assistance program
Sr Director, Analyst (Supply Chain)
Gartner —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Policy Officer - Closing the Gap
Premier's Department —Sydney NSW
- $129,464 - $142,665 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
5d
Associate Director Virtual Clinical Care Centre
NSW Health —Sydney Olympic Park NSW
- $175,250 - $209,681 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Travel reimbursement
Director of Clinical Operations
Silverchain —Sydney NSW
- Up to $18,550 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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17h
Account Director
IQVIA —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
8d
Director, Legal Research Solutions
Thomson Reuters —Pyrmont NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- In-person
- AI
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home

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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

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 strategic research jobs in sydney, nsw

Director of International Research

Associate Director - Strategic Propositions

Director of Fundraising and Community Relations (FCR) (Sydney)

Associate Director, Built Environment and Infrastructure

Associate Director | Monitor Deloitte

Partnerships Director

Director, Research Ethics, Governance and Assurance

Field Research Director

Principal Consultant - Change and Leadership

Associate Director, Policy

Associate Director, Originals Australia

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Senior Director, Sparkling Flavors - South Pacific

Senior Research Manager - INN

Sr Director, Analyst (Supply Chain)

Senior Policy Officer - Closing the Gap

Associate Director Virtual Clinical Care Centre

Director of Clinical Operations

Account Director

Director, Legal Research Solutions

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