Head of Research Research & Advisory

ADAPT is seeking a Head of Research to define and drive our research agenda, thought leadership, and executive insights across Australia’s enterprise and government community.

This is a rare opportunity to own and shape the intellectual direction of one of Australia’s fastest-growing research and advisory platforms. You will set the themes, frameworks, and points of view that influence CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, CTOs, CDOs and senior enterprise leaders shaping business transformation.

In this highly visible and autonomous leadership role, you will be accountable for the quality, relevance, and impact of ADAPT’s research. You’ll operate at the intersection of research, events, advisory and go-to-market — ensuring our insights cut through, resonate, and help leaders make better decisions.

ADAPT connects proprietary surveys, benchmarking data, CXO insights and executive events into a unified research and advisory platform. The Head of Research steers the themes and narratives that power this ecosystem.

Key Focus Areas

1. Research Agenda & Thought Leadership

• Your research directly shapes ADAPT’s product, events, advisory and commercial priorities.
• Own and evolve ADAPT’s research agenda, focused on the “burning platforms” facing Australian enterprises.
• Define flagship themes, frameworks and viewpoints that differentiate ADAPT in a crowded market.
• Establish ADAPT as a trusted authority through high-impact, evidence-based and actionable thought leadership.

2. Research Quality, Content Strategy & Output

3. Executive Engagement & Industry Presence

4. Commercial & Advisory Impact

5. Benchmarking & Maturity Assessments

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate brings intellectual credibility, structured thinking and market presence — with the confidence to lead from the front.

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About ADAPT

Working with over 3,000 C‑level executives from Australia and New Zealand annually, ADAPT has cemented itself as a market‑leading Research, Advisory & Multi‑Channel Events company in Australia.

Our vision is to make Australia and New Zealand more commercially competitive, differentiated, and productive on the global stage. We do this by working closely with the business and technology executive leaders of local enterprise and government organisations and equipping them with the knowledge, relationships, inspiration, and tools they need to gain advantage.

Why work with us

Flexible working is the norm – we support and trust you to get the job done while ensuring we stay connected. Balanced work‑life – we take care to ensure you have the time you need to recharge and always be at your best. Mentoring – work alongside and learn from exceptional people. Compassion in action – we prioritise making time to give back to the charities and causes that matter to us. We prioritise family and friends because life is about being there for the big and little moments that matter most. Own your professional growth – you’re in control of your own career trajectory.

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