Marketing Researcher

You're the person who builds the complete picture. Who can take a company name and, three hours later, know more about their structure than most of their employees? You love the hunt: finding connections others miss, building spreadsheets that reveal patterns, turning fragments into understanding. If that's you, you'll want in on this.

We want a Marketing Researcher who treats information like a puzzle worth solving. Someone who gets satisfaction from comprehensive investigation. Someone who can turn scattered data points into clear intelligence. You don't just research, you investigate. And when the investigation calls for it, you know how to run the numbers properly.

You've mastered the art of digital detective work. You know how to find what isn't obvious. You can build a complete picture of an organisation from fragments: team changes, LinkedIn patterns, structural shifts, subtle signals. You understand that great intelligence work isn't about one brilliant insight, it's about patient, systematic investigation that reveals the full landscape. When patterns need proving, you can back intuition with statistical analysis.

This role is pure investigation and intelligence building. You'll be researching markets and organisations. Building systems that capture what matters. Applying analytical rigour when the data demands it. Your research will directly shape strategic decisions. Your ability to find, organise and analyse intelligence will determine what happens next.

Keep reading to learn more about the role and important instructions on how to apply.

Your role at a glance

• Build comprehensive intelligence on organisations and their structures
• Research markets and identify patterns across industries
• Apply frameworks and models to make sense of complex information
• Use statistical analysis to validate patterns and test hypotheses
• Create tracking systems that capture opportunity and movement
• Investigate companies beyond the surface to understand how they really work
• Develop briefs that make complex organisations immediately understandable
• Design information systems that scale and compound in value
• Turn investigative findings into actionable intelligence

You will need

• Proven investigative research skills: you know how to dig deeper than page one
• Sound knowledge of business frameworks and analytical models
• Natural ability to spot patterns and connections across scattered information
• Excellence at building systems from scratch (yes, probably starting with spreadsheets)
• Satisfaction from comprehensive investigation rather than quick answers
• Self-directed work style with strong organisational instincts
• Ability to present complex information in ways that drive action
• Available for minimum 0.6 pro rata (3 days per week)
• Based in Melbourne or willing to travel to Melbourne at least 3 times per year

You get extra credit for

• Academic credentials in research, business, or analytical disciplines
• Deep understanding of the scientific method and analytical techniques
• Statistical analysis skills (yes, including regression analysis)
• Ability to read, understand and interpret financial statements
• Experience in B2B intelligence, competitive research, or business investigation
• Track record of building research operations that scale
• Creative approaches to finding and organising information
• Stories about investigations that uncovered something unexpected

What to expect at August

Build your own adventure. Working at August is unique. It's probably unlike other roles you've experienced.

You'll enjoy the freedom to create and contribute to sophisticated projects in the way you want, combined with robust processes and support. So, you can focus all your energy and inspiration on exploring solutions to compelling challenges: a sense of play is important in seriously good work.

If you'd like more detail about how we work, please be sure to ask us: we learn a huge amount from your questions and level of curiosity.

Our values play an important part in everything we do at August. They help us deliver world class, award-winning work with organisations that are both interesting and meaningful, and they've seen us through some difficult times.

As a team member, you'll continue to develop not just your technical craft, but other valuable skills and abilities. Things like impactful communication skills, commercial and business acumen, and handy insights into totally random stuff, like a killer dumpling recipe, the narrative methodology of Seinfeld, or the engineering magic behind the latest SpaceX test flight (again, you might want to ask us).

As a team member, you can also expect:

• Competitive salary package, 0.6 pro rata minimum
• Flexible working arrangements
• To work within a highly motivated, talented, and technology-driven team
• A team of people who will invest in your career progression and development
• Direct exposure to strategic initiatives
• Many other perks we will discuss when we meet you

Express your interest

You've come this far, what are you waiting for? Press the button, push your career to the next level. We're actively hiring to fill this spot in our team: you could be the perfect fit.

If you have questions about this role, or about August, feel free to contact us and ask for Dan. Remember, we value curiosity highly as a trait: what traits do you value in a team culture?

As part of the submission process, we ask that you:

• Mention one of our clients in your submission
• Provide your CV outlining your skills and experience
• Include a cover letter, explaining why you are perfect for this role