Senior Research Manager - Social and Commercial Insights Melbourne, Aus $AUD 90-110,000 + Super - (posted Dec 12 2025)

Company: Resources Group
Advertisers Ref: RH121225
MrWeb Ref: 162629

Job Spec: If you're a rising research leader looking for a role that blends purpose-driven social impact with high-profile commercial work, this is one to lean into.

Join Australasia's largest and most respected marketing communications group, stepping into a specialist insights team known for smart thinking, high-impact work, and beautifully bespoke research.


Why it's worth a closer look

• Lead a stimulating mix of social and commercial projects that make a genuine impact
• Work across both qual and quant (and keep strengthening your craft across both)
• Dive into topics that keep you sharp: branding, innovation, CX, comms testing, evaluation
• No off-the-shelf solutions - everything is tailored, strategic, and thoughtfully executed
• Gain access to one of the region's strongest cultural trends programs to add depth to your insight stories.

This is a brilliant next step if you love variety, enjoy pushing your thinking, and want to work in a team that values creativity, rigour, and collaboration. With strong leadership and great retention, it's the kind of place people stay and grow.


What you'll do

• Lead and manage end-to-end research programs from design to delivery
• Build strong client relationships, guiding them with confidence and spotting opportunities to add strategic value
• Turn data into compelling stories with smart analysis, clear narratives, and polished deliverables
• Combine cultural, brand, and behavioural insight to elevate your recommendations
• Support and mentor juniors while contributing to a positive, curious, high-performing team culture.

What you'll bring

• 4+ years of research agency experience (social, commercial, or a mix)
• A natural curiosity about people, behaviour, culture, and what drives decision-making
• Strong analytical chops and the ability to communicate insights with clarity and personality
• Experience across qual and quant (or enthusiasm to strengthen one side)
• A relevant degree and a professional, collaborative approach.

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: Please contact Rowan Haylett at Resources Group on 04498 80582 to discuss things further, or email rhaylett@resourcesgroup.com

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