Research Consultant

This range is provided by TRA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

TRA is an insights agency based in New Zealand, Melbourne, and Sydney. We are a diverse group of thinkers, intent on solving the complex and challenging problems our clients are facing. We combine our understanding of human behaviour with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer the big questions. Bringing together the best of both worlds for ambitious and strategic minds, we are the largest independent and multi-AFR and ESOMAR award winning research agency.

When you join our dynamic team in Melbourne as a Consultant, you will be at the forefront of innovation and impact. As a key part of our consulting team, you will continue to build your expertise by supporting the team on a range of qualitative and quantitative client projects.

Ideally you will currently be working for an agency in a dualist role. You are able to analyse and chart quant data and analyse open‑ended qual data, support with qual recruitment, project management and online boards, fieldwork and support with focus groups. You will work alongside a passionate, experienced and strategic team that will help you stretch your craft and client skills.

• A university degree supporting your area of expertise.
• One to two years research experience in a research agency
• Experience across qual and quant (ideal but not essential)
• You are curious and focused and keen to work with the best brains in the industry

Join an award-winning agency that values innovation and transformative thinking. TRA has been named Research Agency of the Year, AU/NZ, B&T Awards 2024.

TRA has also been awarded AFR BOSS Most Innovative Company, Professional Services (2024), Gold for Campaign Asia-Pacific Market Research Agency of the Year and Silver for Independent Agency of the Year, in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, and many more.

Do the best work of your life, alongside some of the greatest thinkers you'll encounter in your career. We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team that thrives on openness and respect. We are committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity.

You'll be given a voice to shape the direction and thinking of TRA Melbourne and how the wider world uses human understanding to create better outcomes for all.

A commitment to focused learning, with 1.5 hours set aside each week for TRA Academy, means you will be able to continually expand your knowledge, skills, and thinking. Combined with outstanding on-the-job learning experiences, you will have the support to take your career to the next level.

You'll be working in a dynamic, new co-sharing office space at The Commons in Collingwood - inspired and connected into creative, strategic people and businesses.

We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity.

We have regular social events, some flexibility to work from home, and a competitive salary package to underpin the experience

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know from research that women or non-binary applicants don't always apply for roles they don't feel 100% qualified for, so we encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch. Focus on the bullet points that match your experience, not the ones that don't. Our job posting is the starting point for a conversation, and we're always excited to hear from people who are interested in working with us. If you're curious, apply now We'd love to hear from you

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Market Research

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