Role details
Role type: Full Time: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027Department: Asialink Business, Global, Culture & EngagementSalary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Associate at Asialink Business, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategy and research projects that empower Australian organisations to access opportunities in Asia. You will work in dynamic project teams, conducting research, forming recommendations, and developing impactful reports and information products. Your role will involve supporting larger projects and managing smaller ones, providing you with a unique opportunity to enhance your project‐management skills and support Australian businesses to succeed in Asian markets.
Your responsibilities will include
* Deliver market‐leading strategy and advisory projects: Apply strategy consulting skills to support project planning, stakeholder management, conduct research, interviews and analysis, and form recommendations.
* Develop public reports and thought leadership: Contribute to flagship thought leadership reports on trade and investment opportunities and managing geopolitics in Asia targeted at a business audience.
* Manage diverse projects: Lead work streams on larger engagements and oversee smaller projects with team leadership.
* Drive business development: Manage proposal materials and conduct supporting research for new opportunities.
You may be a great fit if
You have a passion for Asia engagement and previous experience in consulting or advisory roles, leveraging your structured problem‐solving skills and interpersonal expertise to deliver impactful outcomes for diverse stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate will
* Possess 2‐3 years' experience in strategy or commercial consulting, Asia‐focused research or a government role focused on trade and investment.
* Exhibit strong quantitative analysis skills and interpret complex data for non‐technical audiences.
* Have experience working with diverse stakeholders and managing projects end‐to‐end.
* Interest in Asian business, political, and cultural issues.
* Have a degree in economics, business, Asian studies, international relations, public policy, or a related field.
What we offer you!
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‐being.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‐life balance.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
* Health and well‐being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Your new team - Global, Culture & Engagement
Led by the Deputy Vice‐Chancellor (Global, Culture & Engagement), Chancellery Global, Culture and Engagement provides strategic guidance and expert advice for internationalisation and global engagement, government affairs, community partnerships, stakeholder engagement, museums and collections and arts and culture.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier‐free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout the process. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr‐careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries located at the bottom of this page.
Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with "Korin‐Korin" our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.
Please note
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
* Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
For recruitment queries, email Alessandro Storani at hr‐careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job‐specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close:
15 March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_JR-010579 Senior Associate, Advisory & Insights.doc
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