Research Consultant - World Class Social Research Melbourne, Aus $AUD 100-110,000 + Super - (posted Nov 15 2023)

Company: Resources Group
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Job Spec: This leading full-service social research and evaluation organization is Australia's foremost provider of social and government research services. They are a beacon for world-class research that empowers decision-makers and deepens our understanding of Australian society. If you are looking for a role where your research will have a real impact, you've found it!

Dedicated to using its specialist expertise across social, health, and government services, it offers its clients a full range of survey design, survey data management, statistical consulting, analytical thinking, quantitative, qualitative, and evaluation methodologies. They have an established track record of delivering quality projects to exacting standards and they are acknowledged as a centre for excellence in the provision of social and health research services.

They are currently looking to hire a quantitative research Consultant. They deliver a range of quantitative research solutions for their clients and utilise some of the consultancy's most innovative methodologies. It would suit a researcher who would be excited to run both complex mixed methodology projects and quicker turnaround studies.


What sets this role apart:

• Impact-driven: The research is purposeful, directly affecting the lives of everyday Australians. Recent projects have tackled critical issues such as workplace sexism, racism, bullying, and community perceptions of disabilities.
• Diverse scope: Engage in research across all facets of state and federal government including health and well-being, education and training, Australian society, employment, housing, marginalised and vulnerable communities.
• Project leadership: In a client-facing capacity, you'll assume full ownership of studies, overseeing all stages of Quantitative research projects. This includes proposal development, team supervision, and taking the lead on insights, reporting, and final client deliverables.
• Continuous growth: They'll provide you with a clearly articulated career path and the mentoring and support of industry experts, to help get you there. As well as professional membership opportunities and access to a study allowance program.
• Collaborative and inclusive team: Unashamedly lovely, this is a team of people who thoroughly enjoy working with one another, who turn up for each other, and who take great pride in what they achieve collectively.
• Flexibility: This is a business that supports its people. Home working for 3 days, office based for 2. Set your working day/hours around your commitments. Get your hours done in 9 days and take the 10th day off!

What you bring to the table:

• A minimum of 4+ years of market or social research experience.
• Proficiency in the entire Quantitative research cycle, including project leadership, research design, questionnaire development, survey management, analysis, reporting, and proposal creation.
• An appreciation for mixed methodology research and different sampling frameworks
• A sharp eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple projects, teams, and deadlines
• Experience in using research software such as Q, SPSS, Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools.
• Top-notch communication skills and a client-centric mindset ready to foster and manage relationships in a client-facing capacity.
• A genuine drive to advance your career in social policy research.

This is a unique opportunity to help deliver research that has a positive impact on contemporary social issues. As a business, they offer their employees a flexible, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture, as well as ongoing career and professional development. So, if you are passionate about social or public policy research and possess the necessary skills and experience to succeed in the role, we invite you to apply today.


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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