• Creative Web Developer
• Research Associate to the Executive Director

The Lowy Institute

The Lowy Institute is Australia’s leading international policy think tank. It is independent, nonpartisan and at the centre of Australia’s foreign policy and national security debates. Located in Sydney, the Institute produces world-class research and provides distinctive perspectives on the trends shaping Australia and the world, aiming to give Australia a greater voice on the international stage.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled web developer to help build our bespoke research products. You will be responsible for producing cutting-edge interactive content — creating beautiful, high-performance and information-rich data visualisations and compelling analysis. You will be confident wrangling data, have an eye for design, be detail-oriented and able to solve complex problems with code.

Working at the Lowy Institute is a unique opportunity. Although we are a small organisation, you will have a big impact on the way Australians understand the world, and the way the world understands Australia. In this role, you will work on important ideas with a team of intelligent and insightful colleagues.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a small team of passionate developers and designers, working directly with researchers to bring their ideas to life.

You will work both independently and with the team to produce innovative digital products. You will help to build and maintain our major interactives, grow our library of digital tools, and improve every aspect of our online presence.

Because every project we work on is different, you will be excited by new challenges and enjoy the opportunity to experiment in the work you do at the Institute.

We have big ambitions for the role and our team, modelling ourselves on the graphics departments of major media outlets. We produce world-class content for a global audience, and you will be an integral part of our work. To see some examples of our approach, and the types of projects you will work on, have a look at the Asia Power Index and the 2024 Lowy Institute Poll interactives.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will blend skills spanning front-end web development, data visualisation and design.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• have advanced knowledge of JavaScript, CSS and HTML
• be familiar with reactive front-end frameworks such as Svelte, React or Vue
• be up to date with the latest tools and capabilities of web technologies
• understand how to code for performance and accessibility
• be comfortable working with large, loosely structured datasets
• care deeply about maps and charts
• have a strong visual sense and keen eye for typography
• align your work with the Institute’s brand and visual identity
• have experience using static-site generators
• have experience with version control systems such as Git

You will be an excellent communicator, a team player and able to effectively prioritise competing responsibilities to meet deadlines.

How to apply

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to the Lowy Institute recruitment team recruit@lowyinstitute.org by 21 July 2024.

The Lowy Institute

The Lowy Institute is Australia’s leading international policy think tank. It is independent, nonpartisan and at the centre of Australia’s foreign policy and national security debates. Located in Sydney, the Institute produces world class research and provides distinctive perspectives on the trends shaping Australia and the world, aiming to give Australia a greater voice on the international stage.

The Lowy Institute hosts distinguished Australian and international speakers on foreign policy, defence, politics, aid, and development. With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, the Institute’s research, events and conferences attract significant global attention, and our experts produce commentary for the world’s leading news outlets.

The Lowy Institute is seeking a Research Associate to work with the Executive Director of the Institute.

Key responsibilities

The Research Associate will work closely with the Executive Director to provide exceptional research support, for papers, books, and speaking engagements. They will also provide input to briefing notes for the Executive Director and assistance in managing dialogues and events.

Key attributes

The successful candidate will have excellent research, writing, and editing skills, clear communication skills, and tertiary qualifications in international relations. The most important qualification, though, is the ability to write clearly and well, as demonstrated in published work.

How to apply

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to the Lowy Institute recruitment team recruit@lowyinstitute.org by 15 July 2024.