Qualitative Consultant - Government and Social Research Melbourne, Aus $AUD 75-110,000 + Super (depending on experience) - (posted Oct 3 2025)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: Are you an experienced qualitative researcher ready to take on complex, high-profile projects that truly make an impact? We're looking for a sharp, resilient, and collaborative researcher to join a leading social and government insights consultancy.


The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a close-knit, high-performing qualitative team that works on some of the most meaningful and challenging research in Australia. From policy evaluation to communications research, you'll be involved end-to-end - designing studies, moderating groups and depths, analysing findings, and telling stories that influence decision-makers.

Projects span a wide range of sensitive and high-impact areas, including:

• Gender equality, First Nations research, and community engagement.
• Public health, education, and disability research.
• Communications and evaluation studies for major government agencies.

About You

We're looking for someone with 2-5 years' qualitative research experience (agency, consultancy, or applied) who is comfortable working at pace, juggling multiple priorities, and maintaining high standards under pressure. Moderation skills are key and experience running both groups and depth interviews will be highly valued.

You'll thrive here if you're:

• A fast thinker and clear communicator, able to distil insights into powerful stories.
• Resilient and adaptable, with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and open: the team values people who contribute, support others, and bring energy to the table.

The Team & Culture

• A smart, sharp, and supportive qual team that is part of a wider organisation.
• Known for producing top-tier, impactful work that directly shapes government policy and communications.
• A collaborative environment with purpose-designed offices in Collingwood, designed for connection but with sensible flexibility when needed.
• A culture of resilience and support.

Why Join?

• Work on projects that matter, directly influencing policy and services across Australia.
• Be part of a cohesive, values-driven team where people join and stay.
• Hands-on exposure to high-profile clients and the opportunity to present your own work.
• Dedicated research support staff so you can focus on insight generation, not logistics.

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 Jennifer Besanvalle at jbesanvalle@resourcesgroup.com

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