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Qualitative Research Consultant - Social & Commercial Insights

Job description

This Australian social and market research agency is on a mission to make the world a better place.
  
They believe that by deeply understanding human behaviour with empathy and insight, they can design services, programs, and policies that truly enhance lives and foster a safer, more equitable society.
  
Their impactful work shines a light on pressing social issues—from violence against women and mental health to road safety, gender equality, homelessness, and sustainability. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, they empower organisations to craft meaningful communications, enhance customer experiences, and drive effective behaviour change.
  
The role: Qualitative or Dualist Research Consultant
  
It’s an exciting time for the Melbourne team, and they’re excited for a Research Consultant who wants to have more meaning in their days to join them.
  
This unique role will see you working across qualitative & quantitative research, partnering with government, social and commercial clients on a varied mix of ad-hoc and tracking projects, and sitting within a boutique agency culture backed by a global communications group.
  
They’re seeking passionate, curious, and experienced qualitative and quantitative researchers to join them on a variety of ad-hoc and tracking projects. Key responsibilities include:
  • Taking Client Briefs: Gaining a deep understanding of client challenges.
  • Designing Research & Methodologies: Crafting effective research strategies.
  • Facilitating Research Activities: Conducting in-depth interviews, managing online communities, and leading focus groups, particularly on sensitive topics with hard-to-reach groups.
  • Designing Quantitative Surveys: Creating surveys that yield valuable insights.
  • Data Analysis: Utilising SPSS or Q for thorough data analysis and triangulation.
  • Report Writing & Insight Generation: Transforming data into actionable insights.
  • Client Presentations: Delivering impactful recommendations that drive behaviour change and positive outcomes.
With a team of over 30 researchers, this agency boasts a fun, kind, and supportive environment. Everyone takes a dualist, holistic approach to understanding human behaviour, leveraging a diverse range of tools—from research and BSCI to cultural insights and advanced analytics.
As a WORK180 employer, they prioritise wellness with fantastic benefits, including 25+ days of leave, 1:1 mentoring, fast-tracked progression, social events, and both internal and external training sessions. Plus, they have inspiring senior leaders!
  
The essentials:
  • 4+ years of full-service commercial agency experience
  • Affinity for qualitative research and hands-on experience facilitating qual
  • Solid quantitative analysis skills
  • Experience with ad-hoc and tracking projects
  • Excitement to work across social and commercial initiatives
  • Natural storyteller
  • Genuinely passionate about adding value to society
  • Awesome communicator, able to ask the right questions, add a strategic perception and translate data into solutions
To apply, please contact Emily Moser at Resources Group emoser@resourcesgroup.com or call me on +61 449 172 882 for any additional information.

About Resources Group
We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.
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