Impact Leadership Research Associate - Part-Time, Flexible

People for Purpose; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

People for Purpose is seeking a Search & Research Associate to join our executive and board search practice. You will own the research phase—from market maps to longlisting, outreach, and early engagement. Build high-quality, diverse talent pools and generate market intelligence to add value beyond individual assignments.

The role is a flexible part-time position (approx. 2–3 days per week) with an initial 3–6 month engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search or recruitment research.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit sector is welcomed but not essential.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the research phase of search assignments from market mapping to longlisting.
• Conduct candidate outreach and early engagement with potential candidates.
• Proactively build diverse talent pools and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with consultants across assignments and shifting priorities.
• Utilise tools to improve search quality while maintaining human judgement.

Skills

Research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

JobAdder

AI-enabled platforms

Job description

People for Purpose is seeking a Search & Research Associate to join our executive and board search practice. You will own the research phase—from market maps to longlisting, outreach, and early engagement. Build high-quality, diverse talent pools and generate market intelligence to add value beyond individual assignments.

The role is a flexible part-time position (approx. 2–3 days per week) with an initial 3–6 month engagement.