Research Consultant – AI, Innovation

1 week 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 to
combine 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 of
social impact and research innovation
. Their work spans the issues that shape everyday life in Australia: health, housing, education, transport, disability, domestic violence, public services, media consumption, online safety, and more.

Now, they're looking for a
Research Consultant
who can bring strong commercial consulting skills
and
a passion for using AI responsibly in research. Someone who thrives on variety, is equally comfortable with quant and qual, and who can influence stakeholders, spark new ways of thinking, and help teams embed AI into the way they work.

This isn't a role for rule-followers. This is for the
curious thinkers, the boundary-pushers, the problem-solvers
who get energy from showing colleagues and clients what's possible when you combine research rigour with emerging tech.

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver research that matters – across health, housing, disability, education, and more
  • Lead and collaborate on both quant and qual projects, from design to delivery.
  • Use AI tools to streamline workflows, deepen insights, and push innovation (always responsibly)
  • Influence and inspire – helping colleagues and clients embrace new approaches
  • Bring commercial consulting skills into a social research setting.

What you'll bring

  • 4–6 years' experience in a research consultancy (social or commercial)
  • A mix of quant and qual research experience (from surveys to focus groups, analysis to reporting)
  • Sharp commercial consulting skills - client-facing, influencing, presenting
  • Curiosity about AI and how it can be applied meaningfully to social research
  • Strong rigour in methods, detail, and delivery
  • A collaborative mindset.

This role offers flexibility, hybrid working, and the chance to work alongside industry experts on projects that genuinely shape policy, services, and society.

If you're ready to put your research skills to work in a role that blends
innovation, social impact, and AI-enabled insight
, let's chat. Send your CV to Rowan Haylett at or call Rowan to learn more.

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.

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