Job Opportunity
Minderoo Foundation is taking on tough, persistent issues that have the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact.
We push the limits of what is believed possible. Our mission-driven organisation seeks effective, scalable solutions through bold, collaborative and selfless action.
About Us
Minderoo Foundation is a values-driven Australian organisation making a global impact. Through our Impact Missions team, we respond to existential threats and time-sensitive urgent challenges such as Artificial Intelligence, plastics and harm to human health, humanitarian crisis response and other projects.
The Impact Missions team operates with agility through a lean structure that considers, tests, and develops new concepts. We plan how Minderoo can make a strong contribution by delivering a partner-first model.
We're seeking a Senior Advisor to join our Impact Missions team, playing a pivotal role in driving planning, coordination, and operational readiness across a dynamic portfolio of work. This role acts as a trusted advisor and operational anchor to the Executive Director, serving as a key interface between internal teams and external stakeholders.
* This individual will represent the Executive Director in high-level engagements with external stakeholders, applying diplomacy and professionalism.
* They will lead portfolio-wide planning and coordination to ensure strategic alignment, organisational compliance, effective resource deployment, and timely delivery.
* The Senior Advisor will oversee reporting across the portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely updates aligned with both operational and strategic goals.
* Drafting high-quality briefings, correspondence, and communications on behalf of the Executive Director will be a key responsibility.
* Supporting the development and launch of new initiatives, from concept testing through to early-stage delivery planning, will also be essential.
* Conducting strategic tasks such as environmental scanning and issue analysis to inform executive decision-making is critical.
This role requires experience in managing complex portfolios, translating strategy into action, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity comfortably, and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Key Qualifications:
* A relevant degree in public policy, international relations, business, law, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable)
* Experience in strategic advisory, consulting, or policy roles within complex or fast-moving organisations.
* Demonstrated ability to design and implement operational systems, processes, and governance frameworks to support effective delivery.
* Strong capacity to absorb complex information quickly and communicate it clearly to various audiences.
* The ability to represent senior executives with discretion, credibility, and clarity is vital.
What We Offer:
This position offers flexible work arrangements, an engaging, inclusive, and purpose-led workplace culture, and the opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation making a global impact.