Associate Director

Job Requisition ID: 38989

• Be part of one of Australia's largest Strategy Practices – be inspired to navigate some of the world's leading organisations.
• Work and learn from our global network of industry leaders and experts.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and industry-leading parental support, including 18 weeks paid parental leave and 12 months return-to-work support.
• Engage in extensive training and development opportunities, including world-class training and funding for industry and professional certifications.

Are you a problem solver with a strong background in Higher Education? Join our team today as an Associate Director

What will your typical day look like?

We are seeking an Associate Director with comprehensive experience across Higher Education, demonstrating a deep understanding of the Australian higher education landscape, including university value drivers, operating environments, models, and the evolving competitive landscape across public and private providers, TAFEs, and emerging global education models.

You will bring knowledge of university functions, including key services, research activities, partnerships, and operational strategies across academic and enterprise areas. A solid grasp of how trends and technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, are reshaping the sector is essential, along with the ability to translate this into strategic, actionable recommendations addressing sector complexity and client needs. Preferred experience includes strategy, operating models, performance, and leadership in technology and business transformation programs.

As an Associate Director, your responsibilities may include:

1. Leading and overseeing the daily operations of project teams, owning project direction and outcomes.
2. Managing client relationships within the higher education sector and proactively building new relationships.
3. Using your strategy expertise to collaborate with clients and solve key business challenges.
4. Leading project management activities, including financial management and risk mitigation.
5. Assisting with defining project scopes and requirements.
6. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and contributing to proposal development.
7. Coaching and mentoring junior team members and supporting their career development.
8. Contributing to practice growth through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and supporting recruitment and onboarding.

About the team

Monitor Deloitte is the strategy practice of Deloitte, part of the Strategy & Business Design Offering Portfolio. As one of Australia's largest strategy consulting practices, we leverage our heritage, capabilities, and global footprint to help clients navigate the future confidently.

Our work spans diverse industries across the Asia-Pacific region, from ASX-listed companies to public and social sectors. We partner with senior leaders to address complex challenges, transforming strategic choices into impactful initiatives that drive value and sustainable growth.

Join us to make a tangible impact from day one. Help clients design growth and competitive strategies, transform business and operating models, and develop innovative propositions that deliver sustained value. Conduct market research, build analytical models, and present insights to support strategic recommendations. Engage directly with clients through interviews and workshops.

You will collaborate with experts across Deloitte, including Deloitte Access Economics, Deloitte Digital, Sustainability & Climate, and Engineering, AI & Data. Our culture emphasizes continuous development, mentorship, and a healthy work-life balance.

About you

You likely hold a tertiary degree with an outstanding academic record and have demonstrated strategy consulting experience within a Tier 1 firm, a strategy boutique, or a university strategy team. You possess exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with mature judgment.

Effective communication skills and the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders (DVC, C-suite) are essential. You have a proven track record of influencing, driving outcomes, and developing new opportunities.

Leadership experience, mentoring capabilities, and a history of creating effective work environments that enable team success are also important.