Research Manager - Behaviour, Brands and Big Ideas Melbourne, Aus $AUD 100-125,000 + SUPER - (posted Feb 26 2026)
Company: Resources Group Advertisers Ref: GL250226MrWeb Ref: 162747
Job Spec: 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.
- No pigeon-holing - Enjoy the rare chance to work across quantitative and qualitative research, spanning both commercial and social sectors. Projects cover behaviour change, brand strategy, communications, segmentation, customer experience, and more.
- Immediate application of insights - Clients are action-driven and use your work to brief creative teams, shape campaigns, and drive change.
- 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.
- Inspirational leadership - This line manager will be 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 - A renowned agency with an outstanding reputation. Part of a creative group, offering a strong network to leverage. Plus, epic offices and a rooftop bar.
The role:
As a Research Manager, you'll:
- Take ownership of client accounts and lead the delivery of complex research programs from design through to insight communication.
- Build trusted client partnerships, ensuring projects meet strategic objectives and deliver clear commercial impact.
- Oversee multiple projects, guide junior team members, and contribute to business growth through quality delivery, client satisfaction, and thought leadership.
We're looking for:
- Solid experience within a social or market research agency
- A deep understanding of research methodologies and their strategic application across diverse industries
- Proven ability to independently manage ad hoc research projects
- Strong analytical, interpretive, and storytelling skills
- Excellent client relationship management and presentation skills
- Growing commercial acumen, including budgeting, pricing, and profitability
- Demonstrated ability to coach, guide, and develop team members
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, social sciences, psychology, business, or a related field.
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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