Job Title
Associate Director, ResearchJob Description Summary
The Associate Director, Office Research role is part of the Cushman & Wakefield Australian Research team, delivering best in class analysis and insights. This role will have primary responsibility for driving data initiatives and thought-leadership outputs, quarterly reporting and responding to requests as well as presenting to internal and external as required.Job Description
Associate Director, Research
Sydney, NSW | Full-Time
Be a recognised office property market expert driving market-leading research, insights and thought leadership.
Be the go-to expert shaping office market intelligence across Australia
Lead innovative research that influences clients and industry decisions
High-profile client-facing role with national exposure
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Research to join our nationally recognised Research & Insight team, delivering the strategic intelligence that drives business growth and client success. This is a rare opportunity to become a recognised voice within Australia's commercial property sector while shaping the future of office market research, analysis and thought leadership.
Working closely with Tenant Representation, Leasing and Capital Markets teams, you'll deliver market-leading office market insights that influence client decision-making, drive business growth and elevate Cushman & Wakefield's position as a trusted advisor. This highly visible role offers significant autonomy, allowing you to help define what best-in-class office market research looks like while building your personal profile as an industry expert.
If you're intellectually curious, commercially minded and passionate about property research, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-growing and collaborative business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead office market research, analysis and thought leadership initiatives
Produce insightful market commentary, reports and industry publications
Identify key market trends, risks and opportunities across the office sector
Deliver data-driven insights that support client strategy and business growth
Develop and present market updates to clients, industry groups and internal stakeholders
Support client pitches, proposals and strategic projects with market intelligence
Drive innovation in research methodologies, reporting and data visualisation
Collaborate with all office-related team nationally
Contribute to cross-sector research initiatives and thought leadership campaigns
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry participants and internal stakeholders
Enhance Cushman & Wakefield's profile as a market leader through high-quality research and public engagement
About You
Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial property research, economics or market analysis
Strong knowledge of the Australian office property market
Proven experience producing high-quality research reports and market insights
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Confident presenter with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
Experience managing research projects from conception through to delivery
Advanced data analysis and data visualisation capability
Master's degree or PhD highly regarded
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.
Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.
What We Offer
Opportunity to become a recognised national office market expert
Significant autonomy to shape research strategy and thought leadership
High-profile client-facing role with industry visibility
Exposure to senior stakeholders and major market participants
Collaboration with leading experts across Capital Markets, Leasing and Occupier Services
Strong career progression opportunities within a global organisation
Flexible and supportive working environment
Diversity & Inclusion
At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
