Research Manager / Associate Director - Strategic Insights Melbourne / hybrid $AUD 120-160,000 package (incl. super), depending on experience - (posted Nov 4 2026)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: GL031126MrWeb Ref: 163367
Job Spec: Big thinking. Brilliant people. Research that makes an impact.
We're working exclusively with a leading insights and strategy agency that's doing some extraordinary work.
Think big, complex questions. The kind that demand intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, deep analytical thinking and a healthy appetite for the unexpected.
The work spans both commercial and social impact. From helping major brands make smarter decisions to influencing behaviour, shaping public policy and tackling some of society's biggest challenges.
And behind all that clever thinking? Some serious data, technology and analytical firepower. Access to rich datasets, advanced research capabilities and emerging technologies that open up new possibilities.
But the real magic is the people. A collaborative, supportive team of smart, curious researchers who love what they do, challenge each other's thinking and deliver quality.
So, what kind of projects are we talking about?
Here's a little taste of the varied, meaningful and downright fascinating work you could get involved in:
- Big brand challenges: Helping a premium automotive brand rethink its positioning, communications and customer experience. Think deep strategic questions that influence major commercial decisions.
- Research with real social impact: Understanding attitudes and behaviours to help shape major public health and safety campaigns.
- The future of healthcare: Using research to inform the development of innovative healthcare products and services.
- Human behaviour in the real world: Ethnographic research exploring risky behaviours and the motivations behind them, getting beyond what people say to understand what they actually do.
- Brands, customers and markets: From brand health to CX, innovation and strategy for major organisations across financial services, utilities, tourism, retail and beyond.
The opportunity
We're looking for talented Research Managers and Associate Directors who love getting under the skin of a problem, can confidently lead research projects and know how to turn complex information into clear, actionable strategy.
- Lead end-to-end, customised research across a diverse mix of projects.
- Combine quantitative and qualitative thinking to get to the heart of complex challenges.
- Work directly with clients, building relationships and helping shape their thinking.
- Bring data to life through compelling storytelling, strategic recommendations and engaging presentations.
- Nurture and develop researchers, with opportunities for people leadership.
- Explore new data sets, tools and technologies that push the boundaries of traditional research.
What we're looking for
- A strong agency background in consumer and/or social insights.
- Strong quantitative research skills with exposure to qualitative methodologies. We're particularly keen to hear from dualists!
- The ability to think beyond the data, connect the dots and tell stories that influence decisions.
- Confidence working directly with clients and managing multiple projects.
- Intellectual curiosity, creativity and a real appetite for solving interesting problems.
- A collaborative, generous approach to working with colleagues with an appetite or experience in line management (depending on level).
Why make the move?
People stay here for the projects, the people and the opportunity to be part of an agency that's continually evolving, innovating and challenging what's possible in human insights and strategy.
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.
Who to contact: Send your CV to Gemma Lewis (Director, APAC) at glewis@resourcesgroup.com or call Gemma on 04524 17265 for a confidential discussion about this role and other related opportunities.
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