Associate Director Membership

• This role is Melbourne based
• Rare opportunity to influence Australia's economic and social prosperity
• Permanent full-time position with competitive salary package

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for stakeholder engagement and impact? Join us as our Associate Director Membership & Activation and play a pivotal role in shaping how we connect with and grow our member community.

About CEDA

CEDA (the Committee for Economic Development of Australia) is Australia's leading member driven public policy think tank. Our purpose is a better Australia, for all. Founded in 1960, CEDA continues to bring together Australia's most influential decision makers to debate and progress economic and social policy. At CEDA we believe curiosity has the power to move the nation forward and together with our 500 member organisations we seek to imagine 'better' for all Australians.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Membership & Impact, this newly created leadership role will drive the activation of our key stakeholder base – including members, prospective members, and partners. You'll lead go-to-market strategies, harness data and insights, and deliver high-impact engagement initiatives that deepen relationships and grow our membership.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how we deliver value, tell our impact story, and enable cross-functional collaboration across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic go-to-market plans that maximise stakeholder engagement.
• Lead data-driven activation campaigns and performance reporting.
• Curate and communicate member insights to inform strategic opportunities.
• Build a repository of impact stories to showcase our value proposition.
• Equip teams with sales enablement tools and training to support growth and retention.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and leadership in activation efforts.

About You

You're a confident leader with a strategic mindset and a track record in stakeholder engagement, growth strategy, or account management. You bring:

• 7+ years' experience in professional services, membership organisations, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of customer journeys, value propositions, and engagement strategies.
• Experience using data and analytics to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A collaborative approach and interest in public policy issues.
• High proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (highly regarded).

Why Join Us?

Our work environment is fun, fast-paced and purpose-driven. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High profile networking opportunities
• Professional development and growth pathways
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Generous leave entitlements, including an additional week of paid leave at year-end, Wellbeing leave, Flexible floating public holidays, and Parental leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our Values

At CEDA, our work is driven by values that shape how we lead and collaborate:

• We are open, honest and trusted
• We are curious about ideas and opportunities
• We succeed together
• We are brave in our approach and ambitions
• We are passionate about working with our members for the greater good

Curious? Ready to activate your next career move?

Please apply via SEEK:

Applications must include a
Resume and Cover Letter
addressed to
Sam Mackay, Director Membership and Impact
, outlining your alignment with the role.

Application Deadline: COB Tuesday September 30, 2025

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. CEDA is a purpose-driven organisation aiming to drive change on issues that matter to the community. We value the diverse talents of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where everyone can belong.