An established, independent strategy and insights consultancy is seeking a Research Consultant to join its growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their consulting career who is curious, commercially minded, and motivated by work that creates both commercial value and positive social impact.
The organisation works across commercial and social projects, helping businesses, governments, and not-for-profits understand people better in order to inform strategy, shape policy, inspire communications and design, and shed light on complex social issues. No matter the challenge, the work starts and ends with people.

The Role
As a Research Consultant, you’ll work closely with senior consultants and directors to deliver high-quality qualitative and quantitative research projects across a diverse portfolio. You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, building your skills in project management, analysis, storytelling, and client engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting proposal development and contributing to research design
• Managing project logistics, timelines, and suppliers on smaller projects (with guidance)
• Designing screeners, questionnaires, and discussion guides in collaboration with senior team members
• Analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to uncover meaningful insights
• Contributing to clear, visually engaging presentations and reports
• Participating in client meetings and helping communicate findings and implications
• Actively investing in your own professional development and learning

The Work You’ll Contribute To
Projects span a wide range of sectors and questions, including:

• Helping organisations navigate strategic and commercial decisions
• Informing public policy and social programs
• Supporting behaviour change, communications, and service design
• Giving voice to communities and populations whose perspectives matter

The Team Environment
You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team that:

• Works closely together and shares responsibility for success
• Values curiosity, rigour, and thoughtful debate
• Encourages learning through mentoring and hands-on experience
• Is committed to delivering work with integrity and impact

About You
You’re someone who:

• Is intellectually curious and passionate about research, insights, and strategy
• Enjoys working with data and finding the story behind it
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally
• Thinks commercially while also appreciating the broader social context of decisions
• Is proactive, accountable, and comfortable asking questions

What’s On Offer

• Exposure to both commercial and social impact projects
• Hands-on involvement in qualitative and quantitative research
• Close collaboration with experienced consultants and leaders
• A supportive environment focused on learning and development
• The opportunity to build a meaningful consulting career working on issues that matter

To apply, send your CV to Jennifer at Resources Group:
Jbesanvalle@resourcesgroup.com

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.