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About the Role

This role is an entry-level development opportunity within Adam Smith International's Professional Development Scheme (PDS). It offers graduates and emerging professionals a structured pathway to develop project management, business development, and consulting skills while working on major development programs across the Asia-Pacific region. High-performing participants may progress to Program Manager roles.

Responsibilities

Support Program Managers in tracking and providing expenditure documentation for client billing.
Establish and ensure completion of relevant trackers for record keeping and retrieval.
Support program budget development and ongoing forecasting, including sourcing costs.
Assist with work planning and task scheduling.
Prepare Terms of Reference/job descriptions and contracts for new consultants.
Undertake due diligence for new consultants, subcontractors, and other partners.
Manage logistics such as booking hotels and flights for consultants, and organizing visas.
Support the recruitment of associates and the preparation of associate and supplier contracts.
Collaborate with global colleagues to strengthen the Asia Pacific presence in internal messaging, websites, and working groups.
Produce communications materials detailing the company’s experience and capability in the Asia Pacific region.

Requirements

Must have the permanent right to work in Australia.

Skills

Project management
Business development
Consulting
Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
Organizational ability
Ability to work under pressure
Accuracy
Prioritization
Problem-solving
Communication

Location

Sydney, Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Up to 5 years of professional experience
Graduate
Early-career professional

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (development sector or management)

About the Company

Adam Smith International (ASI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adam Smith International, established as the company’s Asia Pacific regional office in February 2012.
The Sydney office manages a portfolio of projects funded by the Australian Aid Programme and other donors.
ASI's team engages in business development, project management, and consulting across sectors including private sector development, governance, agriculture and agribusiness, human development, and infrastructure development.

Equal Opportunity

Adam Smith International values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.