Research Consultant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Resources Group Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Looking for a role that's as diverse as your curiosity? Join one of Australia's leading research agencies, where commercial smarts meet meaningful social impact.

Why you'll love it here

  • Genuine & supportive culture
    – smart, fun, and nurturing. You'll be surrounded by people who care deeply about clients
    and
    each other.
  • Not pigeon-holed
    – enjoy the rare chance to work across
    quant and qual
    ,
    commercial and social
    , with projects spanning behaviour change, brand strategy, communications, segmentation, customer experience, and more.
  • Immediate application of insights
    – Zero lengthy social reports. Clients are action-driven and use your work to brief creative teams, shape campaigns, and drive change.
  • Inspirational leadership
    – your line manager is a huge asset: super passionate, growth-minded, and always looking for ways to do things differently and better. You'll have a true mentor in your corner.
  • Vibrant environment
    – Renowned agency
    .
    Amazing reputation. Part of a large group an excellent network to leverage. Did I mention the coolest offices in town?
  • Diverse clients
    – from government departments through to services, retail, finance, energy, and beyond. Recent work includes:
  • Public transport – designing safety campaigns.
  • Marine safety – behaviour change programs.
  • Energy – helping providers trial, pack, and commercialise green innovation.
  • Insurance – innovation and choice modelling
  • Tourism – new opportunities to drive summer tourism for ski resorts

The role

As a
Quant-leaning Research Consultant
, you'll:

  • Manage
    quantitative projects
    while having the chance to flex into qual.
  • Contribute across the research project full cycle – from design and analysis through to strategic recommendations.
  • Work directly with clients – advising, presenting, and building trusted partnerships.
  • Deliver
    punchy reporting and strategy
    that clients apply immediately.

About you

You'll be a research consultant with 2+ years of experience, who

  • Has market research agency experience.
  • Is confident with quantitative methods (survey design and strong stats skills), but open to working across mixed methodologies (depth interviews/focus groups)
  • Familiarity with Q or equivalent
  • Loves variety – juggling government, commercial, social, and thought-leadership projects excites you.
  • Thrives on delivering sharp, actionable strategy, not just data.
  • Is client-facing, curious, and collaborative.

Why now?

Here, your career will thrive in an environment that's intellectually stimulating, supportive, and genuinely fun.

Reach out and send your CV to Senior Partner Gemma Lewis on or call

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.

Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

  • Research Consultant

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia TRA Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    WHO WE ARETRA 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...

  • Research Consultant – AI, Innovation

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Resources Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    This is a rare and unique opportunity for a talented market or social researcher tocombine their demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies with social and for-purpose research.I'm working with a team that sits at the intersection ofsocial impact and research innovation. Their work spans the issues that shape everyday life in Australia: health,...

  • Quantitative Research Consultant

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Resources Group Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Join Australia's #1 insights agency where data meets creativity, and your voice truly matters.From helping a major bank fuel innovation to exploring how young Australians view mental health, this award-winning boutique agency does more than just research - they tackle issues that shape strategies, drive change and deliver competitive advantage.Why this role...

  • Research Manager

    1 day ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WeAreAspire Full time $100,000 per year

    Are you looking to relocate to Australia? We are working with a client who is passionate about social and public sector research, producing authentic solutions for their clients Then you could be the perfect fit for this agency in this Senior Consultant role**JOB TITLE: Research Manager - Social/PublicSALARY $100k AUDLOCATION: Melbourne, Australia -...

  • Research Director

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bluefin Resources Pty Limited Full time $168,000 - $216,000 per year

    Research Director – Melbourne Salary: $140K – $180K + Bonus + Benefits Are you ready to step into a senior leadership role within one of Melbourne's most progressive research and insights consultancies? As Research Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping client strategy, driving business growth, and building a high-performing team. This is an...

  • Research Director

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Echo Talent Full time $176,000 - $192,000 per year

    Research Director – Melbourne $140K - $160K + super + 10% bonus + perksScope to grow profit share & be more than just an employeeI'm working with a fast-growing, innovation-driven insights consultancy that's looking for a Research Director to lead their Melbourne team.This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong quantitative background (and an...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ATLANTIS Fisheries Consulting Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Imagine finding a job that's not only entry-level and enjoyable, but also attached to one of Australia's pre-eminent boutique consultancies (in seafood and beyond). Well, no need to imagine, because Atlantis Fisheries Consulting Group is on the hunt for a part-time Research Assistant to aid an exciting new projectDo you have a keen eye and a love for foodie...

  • Project Research

    1 day ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

    Overview:•    Expression of interest for Project Research - Casual•    Casual hours commencing as soon as possible•    Based at the Melbourne CBD campus About RMITRMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections...

  • Project Research

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year

    Overview:Expression of interest for Project Research - CasualCasual hours commencing as soon as possibleBased at the Melbourne CBD campusAbout RMITRMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration...

  • Marketing Sciences Research Analyst

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Resources Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    ***THIS ROLE CAN BE IN SYDNEY OR MELBOURNEThe Opportunity:As a Research Analyst in the Marketing Sciences team, you will help deliver complex statistical analysis, advanced modelling and practical visualisation of data across a range of techniques – regression, segmentation, and choice modelling.This is not a back-room Analyst, it's a consulting role where...