Associate Research Manager - Social and Commercial Insights Melbourne, Aus $AUD 75-85,000 + Super - (posted May 15 2026)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: Are you an early-career researcher looking for work that genuinely matters?

Keen to work on thoughtful, high-impact research that challenges assumptions, influences decisions, and contributes to purposeful outcomes?

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Research Executive, Senior Research Executive or Research Consultant to join one of Australasia's leading marketing communications groups within a highly regarded specialist insights team.

Known for delivering thoughtful, fully customised research, this team partners with clients across both commercial and social impact sectors to tackle complex questions around culture, communications, behaviour, brand, customer experience, and innovation.

The difference?

No off-the-shelf methodologies. No cookie-cutter reporting. Just intelligent, strategic research designed to create real-world impact.


Why people love this team:

• Work across purpose-led and commercial projects that influence decisions and drive change
• Develop true mixed-method research capability across qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Exposure to a huge variety of briefs spanning branding, communications, innovation, CX, behavioural understanding, and evaluation
• Access to leading cultural trends and strategic planning tools that elevate storytelling and insight generation
• A genuinely collaborative, low-ego environment where people stay, learn, and grow long term
• The chance to work alongside some of the industry's smartest strategic thinkers and researchers.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting and leading end-to-end research projects from design through to delivery
• Helping uncover meaningful human insights through qual, quant, and cultural analysis
• Translating data into compelling stories, presentations, and strategic recommendations
• Building trusted relationships with clients and contributing to project thinking
• Bringing curiosity, fresh thinking, and cultural awareness into every stage of the research process.

What you'll bring:

• 1-3 years' experience within a research agency environment
• Exposure to qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
• A natural curiosity about people, culture, brands, and behaviour
• A relevant degree in Psychology, Marketing, Social Sciences, Communications, or similar
• A desire to keep learning and stretch your strategic thinking.

If you're looking for more stimulating work, broader exposure, and the chance to contribute to projects with real purpose and influence, this could be the role that changes the trajectory of your career.

Not quite right? Reach out anyway - I'm happy to talk through other insights roles across Melbourne and beyond.


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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