ASPI seeks new leader for its next phase of development

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is looking for new leadership as it enters the next phase of its strategic development. 

MAJGEN (Retd) Peter Abigail has announced his retirement from the position of ASPI Executive Director at the end of scheduled contract. Stephen Loosley, ASPI Council Chairman, said that “ASPI has achieved a great deal to be proud of in the seven years of Major General Abigail’s leadership including expanded engagement with government, academia and the business sector, and continuing to have a major influence on the public debate. The ASPI Council is confident that the Institute is now strongly positioned for a dynamic future at the centre of Australian debates on strategic, defence and national security issues.”

The new Executive Director will lead the Institute’s operations, manage high-calibre research staff and diversify ASPI’s sources of income. Responsibilities will include the provision of intellectual and research leadership and the new Executive Director’s ultimate objective will be the further development of an organisation which has achieved an international reputation as a centre of excellence in strategic policy. 

Applications close at midday on 4 October 2011. Further information can be found at http://www.aspi.org.au/aboutaspi/jobs.aspx