dandolopartners is seeking an Associate Director to join their team for a fixed-term, 12-month position to cover a period of maternity leave for the current Associate Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to join one of Australia’s leading public policy and strategy consultancies.

Based in Melbourne, the Associate Director will form part of a four-person leadership group, contributing to setting the direction of the firm, developing staff and securing new client engagements. They will be responsible for leading projects, providing strategic advice and working with and around government, universities and NFPs. The Associate Director will report to the Managing Director and will be expected to be self-directed, able to manage several project teams autonomously. Given the limited term of the contract, there are no expectations about generating new clients or assignments.

Note - an Associate Director at dandolopartners broadly aligns with titles slightly below partner at other firms. For example: Associate Director, Associate Partner, Director and Senior Engagement Manager.

This is an exceptional opportunity for driven individuals to join one of Australia’s leading public policy and strategy consultancies. Key considerations for the successful candidate will include:

Accountability areas

• Solving complex problems and dealing with ambiguity - including through the use of data

• Ensuring the confidence and respect of the dandolopartners team

• Establishing effective client relationships

Competencies

• Delivering consistently excellent work

• Collaboration with and influencing clients and team members

• Clientele development

• Business leadership and management

Personal characteristics

• Entrepreneurial

• Strong executive presence with exceptional listening and communication skills

• Energised by challenge, public good and a desire for excellence

• Well organised, documented and disciplined

• Agile and adaptable

Experience and qualifications

Required

• Successful experience in government and/or public policy and experience in strategic consulting is desirable

• Tertiary qualifications are mandatory

• The right to work in Australia

Sufficient to attract, motivate and retain an outstanding candidate to this interim role.

Applications should be submitted using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3723389803

For a detailed position description or clarification on any questions you have about the position, please contact our search consultant:

Dr Samantha Smith

Pinnacle

E: sam@pinnaclecommunications.com.au

We are supportive of diversity in all its forms, and we work hard to maintain an inclusive team environment. Please get in touch with us if you need an adjustment to the recruitment process and we’ll do our best to find a solution.