Senior Director, Pacific Islands Policy & Research

Lowy Institute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lowy Institute in Sydney seeks an exceptional Program Director to lead its Pacific Islands Program, shaping research, public engagement, and Australia’s Pacific policy. You will set analytical direction, oversee original research, and represent the Institute across government and media.

This senior role requires at least ten years of Pacific Islands experience, superb communication, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to produce original research and high-quality policy analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including for non-specialist audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, business, and civil society.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Institute’s Pacific Islands research and public engagement.
• Sets the program’s analytical direction and oversees original research.
• Represents the Institute across government, media, and the corporate sector.
• Reports to the Director of Research and collaborates with related programs.

Skills

Original research

Policy analysis

Written & oral communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Lowy Institute in Sydney seeks an exceptional Program Director to lead its Pacific Islands Program, shaping research, public engagement, and Australia’s Pacific policy. You will set analytical direction, oversee original research, and represent the Institute across government and media.

This senior role requires at least ten years of Pacific Islands experience, superb communication, and strong stakeholder engagement.