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Work for a respected independent think-tank with an engaged cross-sector membership.
About the job
Join CEDA’s Research and Partnerships Team and contribute to high-impact, evidence-based policy work. This is a rare opportunity for an early-career economist or policy researcher to work at the intersection of public policy, business, and government.
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
This role supports the delivery of CEDA’s research agenda aligned to our Progress 2050 long term agenda and priorities. Reporting to the Chief Economist or Senior Economist, you will contribute to policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of compelling research to inform and shape national conversations and policy.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Why Join Us?
Our Values
Curious? Ready to shape policy that matters?
Please email your application to careers@ceda.com.au
Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressed to Cassandra Winzar, Chief Economist, outlining your alignment with the role.
Application Deadline: COB Wednesday 5 November 2025
CEDA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our purpose and values.
LinkedIn listing: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4317734991
About the job
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for stakeholder engagement and project management?
Join us as our Senior Manager Membership & Impact (Partnerships) and play a pivotal role in shaping high-impact research and advocacy partnerships.
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 Associate Director Strategic Partnerships, this role is responsible for managing a portfolio of member organisations and designing collaborative partnerships that support CEDA’s research and advocacy work.
You’ll be the primary relationship manager for senior stakeholders across government, business, and academia - ensuring members derive value from their engagement with CEDA and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration.
You’ll also lead the design and delivery of strategic partnerships that underpin major projects aligned to our Progress 2050 agenda.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development
General Responsibilities
About You
Why Join Us?
Our Values
Curious? Ready to shape partnerships that matter?
Please email your application to careers@ceda.com.au including “Senior Manager Membership & Impact (Partnerships)” in the subject line.
Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressed to Ali Condon, Associate Director Strategic Partnerships, outlining your alignment with the role.
CEDA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our purpose and values.
CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, membership-based think tank formed in 1960.
For 60 years, CEDA has identified the policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursued solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good.
CEDA’s independence and a membership base that spans across Australia and all sectors makes us unique in the Australian policy landscape, and enables us to bring together and harness the insights and ideas of a broad cross-section of industry, government, community and academia.
Working with our members, we deliver on our purpose by:
BENEFITS
Associate Director, Membership
Adam Kinnest
Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships
Ali Condon
NSW
Chief Economist
Cassandra Winzar
WA
Senior Event Manager
Cindy Zeuschner
VIC
Accountant
Jessica Shi
CEDA
Associate Director, Programming and Marketing
Jette Radley
CEDA
Working at CEDA provides me with the opportunity to have a positive impact on the economic and social outcomes for all Australians. I see a direct line from my work curating conversations and debate with decision makers and policy makers to real world change. Every day brings the opportunity to learn something new, to share knowledge to challenge and be challenged. CEDA allows me to have a seat at the table and to work for purpose.
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Senior Manager, Membership and Engagement
Jim Disher
SA
Media Manager and Content Specialist
Justine Parker
NSW
Finance Manager
Aaron Ni
VIC
Economist
Liam Dillon
CEDA
Senior Manager Membership & Engagement
Mark Flower
VIC
Digital Marketing and Communications Adviser
Zoe Koulbanis
CEDA
The values at CEDA have been developed and designed by the team to represent who we are and what drives us.