Chief Executive Officer of Asialink @ The University of Melbourne
4 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Chief Executive Officer of Asialink @ The University of Melbourne role at Future Leadership
The Position
Lead Australia's premier centre for Asia engagement into a bold new chapter. This transformational leadership role will steer the Asialink organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. Critically shaping Asialink's national and regional influence and enhancing the University's global engagement strategy. The new CEO of Asialink will lead public debate, shape policy, and deepen national understanding of Asia's complexity and importance to Australia's future, and build upon Asialink's current delivery-focussed model. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), the CEO of Asialink will also advise University leadership, work closely with Asialink governance bodies, and contribute to strategic projects.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading Asialink's strategic direction, financial sustainability, and operational performance.
- Driving thought leadership and policy influence on Australia–Asia relations.
- Building high-impact partnerships across government, business, education, and civil society.
- Strong organisational leadership, including overseeing Asialink's divisions and overseeing governance, compliance and financial performance.
- Securing funding and evolving the business model to ensure long-term relevance and growth.
- Fostering an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture.
About you
You are a nationally recognised leader with experience that encompasses government, international relations, business, higher education or the arts. Your experience will have provided you with key attributes including:
- Deep knowledge of Asia and strong networks across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
- Proven experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, organisational governance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven people leadership skills and development of a positive workplace culture.
- A commercial savviness that has delivered a track record of driving sustainable growth and public sector impact.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- A commitment to advancing Australia's Asia capability in an era of complexity and opportunity.
The Organisation
Asialink is Australia's leading centre for Asia capability and engagement, dedicated to building a deeply Asia-literate and Asia-connected Australia. Hosted by the University of Melbourne and established in 1990 through a partnership between the Australian Government's Commission for the Future and the Myer Foundation, Asialink advances Australia–Asia relations as a national imperative. Operating across Business, Arts, Diplomacy, and Education, Asialink delivers innovative programs and partnerships that enhance knowledge, skills, and policy influence. As a non-academic department of the University, it sits within the Chancellery portfolio for Global, Culture and Engagement.
To apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/chief-executive-officer-of-asialink/ and click on 'Apply Now', using reference UOMasi0825, addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton and Anthony Ellis, of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
Close Date: October 12, 2025 23:59 AEDT
#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Future Leadership Full timeChief Executive Officer of Asialink @ The University of MelbourneJoin to apply for the Chief Executive Officer of Asialink @ The University of Melbourne role at Future LeadershipThe PositionLead Australia's premier centre for Asia engagement into a bold new chapter. This transformational leadership role will steer the Asialink organisation into its next...
-
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia At Full timeChief Executive Officer of Asialink at The University of Melbourne Lead strategic transformation at a time of refresh and renewal Drive thought leadership and influence national policy on Asia high-impact partnerships across sectors and regions Lead Asialink's successful delivery-focussed model across, business, education, diplomacy, arts and Asia...
-
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Full timeChief Executive Officer of Asialink at The University of MelbourneLead strategic transformation at a time of refresh and renewalDrive thought leadership and influence national policy on Asiahigh-impact partnerships across sectors and regionsLead Asialink's successful delivery-focussed model across, business, education, diplomacy, arts and Asia capabilityThe...
-
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Full timeChief Executive Officer of Asialink at The University of Melbourne Lead strategic transformation at a time of refresh and renewal Drive thought leadership and influence national policy on Asia high-impact partnerships across sectors and regions Lead Asialink's successful delivery-focussed model across, business, education, diplomacy, arts and...
-
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Future Leadership Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per yearLead strategic transformation at a time of refresh and renewalDrive thought leadership and influence national policy on AsiaHigh-impact partnerships across sectors and regionsLead Asialink's successful delivery-focussed model across, business, education, diplomacy, arts and Asia capabilityThe PositionLead Australia's premier centre for Asia engagement into a...
-
Chief Executive Officer of Asialink
5 days ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Future Leadership Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per yearLead strategic transformation at a time of refresh and renewalDrive thought leadership and influence national policy on Asiahigh-impact partnerships across sectors and regionsLead Asialink's successful delivery-focussed model across, business, education, diplomacy, arts and Asia capabilityThe PositionLead Australia's premier centre for Asia engagement into a...
-
Executive Officer, Human Research Safeguards
1 week ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University Of Melbourne Full time $122,736 - $132,847 per yearLocation: Parkville Role type: Full time, Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio Salary: UoM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 per annum plus 17% super Lead high-impact ethics team / Ensure research integrity / Shape university-wide policies.Apply now to lead crucial human research safeguards and...
-
Executive Assistant
1 week ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University Of Melbourne Full time $98,870 - $107,023 per yearRole type: Full-time; Fixed term until 17th October 2026Faculty: Engineering and Information TechnologyDepartment: School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering /Office of the Dean (Infrastructure)Salary: UoM 6 $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% superSupport senior engineering leaders / Diverse administrative responsibilities / Opportunity...
-
Executive Assistant
1 week ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University Of Melbourne Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per yearRole type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Surgery, Austin Health Salary: UoM 5 - $85,238 - $97,906 per annum (pro rata for part-time)Bridge university and hospital environments / Support cutting-edge medical research / Coordinate diverse stakeholdersApply now to play a crucial role in advancing medical...
-
Executive Assistant
4 weeks ago
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full timeOverviewExecutive Assistant to the Precinct Lead at Austin Health, reporting to the Manager of the Department of Surgery under Melbourne Medical School. Provide crucial support across university and hospital environments, manage complex schedules, enable collaborative research activities, and liaise with diverse stakeholders. This role supports medical...
