The Job
As the Executive Director, you will lead ABARES and provide strategic, intellectual and cultural leadership across the division and department. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Group, you will guide ABARES’ strategic direction, ensure the delivery of high-quality and trusted insights, and strengthen ABARES’ contribution to government priorities and public debate.
* Set and lead ABARES’ strategic research agenda, aligned to government, departmental and stakeholder priorities over the medium term.
* Ensure delivery of high-quality, timely and policy-relevant research, data and analysis, while maintaining ABARES’ professional independence and reputation.
* Oversee development and delivery of the annual ABARES workplan, balancing short-term policy demands with longer-term capability building.
* Lead ABARES’ contribution to major national conversations, including through the National Outlook Conference and public engagements.
* Drive uplift of data, digital and analytical capability, including governance, security and system modernisation.
* Strengthen collaboration across DAFF, central agencies, state government, industry and research institutions.
* Provide strong people and cultural leadership, building an inclusive, high-performing and agile work force.
* Represent ABARES and the department with ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, researchers and the media.
* Contribute to group, department and whole-of-government leadership, including strategic initiatives and priority reforms.
Mandatory Requirements
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold a qualification in economics, science or related discipline.
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