Maximus isn't your average leadership performance firm.

At Maximus, we shape the leaders who create the future: We combine deep psychological insights with commercial acumen to craft transformative leadership experiences. We delve deeper than just skills. We help leaders unlock hidden potential, propelling them to drive individual and organisational success. Be inspired: Watch our 23 years of impact video.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

We are entering a new era of leadership—where operating models of the past will not be fit for what comes next. This shift represents one of the most significant leadership transformations in decades. At Maximus, we partner with some of Australia's most influential organisation to rewire leadership at its core—enabling organisations to create value in more complex, fast-moving environments.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Sydney team. In this role, you'll proactively develop and grow our national portfolio by identifying and developing opportunities, deepening established accounts, and driving innovation in leadership solutions. Your thought leadership, client focus, and ability to deliver measurable impact will contribute to the firms growth and success.

Here's what you'll do:

• New Business Development: Actively growing prospective client networks and pursuing opportunities supporting the strategic growth approach across the national business
• Design Transformative Solutions: Architect experiential solutions that shift mindsets, enhance leadership capability and create measurable value for clients and their leaders
• Drive Project Governance and Delivery: Scope, design, and oversee high-impact projects, ensuring seamless execution and exceeding client expectations
• Deliver Engaging Solutions: Facilitate leadership development programs, coach senior leaders, and deliver immersive, transformative experiences that align with Maximus' philosophy
• Firm Leadership: Collaborating and contributing to future offerings, whilst lifting consulting and advisory capability across the broader firm
• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with the team to identify and develop new enterprise opportunities, contributing to the firms national portfolio growth

About You:

• 10+ years experience in management consulting and human capital advisory: Complex problem solving, advisory, a proven business builder
• Client-centric: Exceptional client management skills and followship, a track record of delivering solutions that deliver tangible results
• Strategic thinker: Expertise in enabling and embedding cultural change, navigating talent and succession challenges, and designing measurable leadership interventions
• Impact-Oriented: Obsessed with delivering outcomes, with strong attention to detail and quality execution that exceeds expectations
• Ambitious and passionate: You are energised when tackling complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, thriving in a high-performance environment
• Exceptional communicator: Confident and persuasive written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and create impact
• Relevant tertiary qualifications: Ideally Business, Law, Organisational Psychology

Why Maximus?

Join a purpose-driven company: We're passionate about making a positive impact on the world, and we believe in the power of leadership to do just that

Shape your own legacy: Leave your mark on the future of leadership development

Unleash your potential: Grow with us through career development opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive culture

Join a winning team: Work with some of Australia's most successful organisations and learn from the best advisors on performance in the industry

Be part of something bigger: Contribute to a culture of inclusion, connection, and innovation where your voice matters

From global businesses to ASX-listed companies, emerging high-growth firms, and government departments, we work with leaders at all levels, and have developed the skills of over 100,000 individuals. We bring a unique way of looking at solutions using creative ingenuity, deep psychological insights, and commercial expertise to solve some of the most complex challenges facing leaders today.

Learn more about Maximus: https://maximus.com.au/;

Experience us in action, visit our Maximus Youtube channel.

Applications

Toni McMenamin, Talent & Acquisition Manager