Research Consultant | Discover What Matters Next

Resources Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources Group in Sydney is seeking a Research Consultant to join our growing team. The role involves leading mixed-methods research projects, turning client questions into actionable recommendations, and building strong client relationships.

You will design research strategies, manage projects end-to-end, and contribute to proposals while exploring new methodologies and AI-enabled tools. A 1-3 year track record in insights or consulting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in market research or related consulting environment.
• Experience delivering quantitative and/or qualitative research projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to tell the story behind the data.
• Clear, engaging writing and presentation skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong project management and attention to detail.
• Curious, proactive mindset focused on solving business problems.
• Experience with SPSS or similar analytical tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design research approaches to address commercial and customer challenges.
• Manage quantitative and qualitative projects from setup through delivery.
• Develop questionnaires, discussion guides and research materials.
• Coordinate fieldwork, timelines, budgets and project logistics.
• Analyze data and identify themes and opportunities.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Client communication

Project management

Storytelling

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Research Consultant | Discover What Matters Next

We’re partnering with an established independent insights and strategy consultancy that helps leading organisations uncover customer needs, anticipate change and make smarter commercial decisions.

Combining rigorous research, strategic thinking and emerging technology, they work across customer experience, brand strategy, innovation, product development, B2B research and thought leadership.

As the team continues to grow, they’re looking for a Research Consultant to join their Sydney office.

The Opportunity
This is a varied, hands-on consulting role where you’ll work across quantitative and qualitative research, taking projects from the initial client question through to clear, practical recommendations.
You’ll get involved in:

• Designing research approaches to address commercial and customer challenges
• Managing quantitative and qualitative projects from setup through to delivery
• Developing questionnaires, discussion guides and research materials
• Coordinating fieldwork, timelines, budgets and project logistics
• Analysing data and identifying the themes and opportunities that matter
• Turning findings into engaging stories, reports and recommendations
• Presenting insights and building strong client relationships
• Contributing to proposals, pitches and new approaches
• Exploring new methodologies, technologies and AI-enabled research tools

You’ll work across a broad mix of clients and sectors, giving you plenty of variety and the opportunity to build your consulting skills quickly.

About You
You’ll likely bring:

• Around 1-3 years’ experience in market research, customer insights or a related consulting environment
• Experience delivering quantitative and/or qualitative research projects
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to find the story behind the data
• Clear, engaging writing and presentation skills
• Confidence communicating with clients and stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• A curious, proactive mindset and genuine interest in solving business problems
• Experience with Q, SPSS or similar analytical tools would be advantageous

You’ll enjoy asking good questions, thinking beyond the brief and translating research into something genuinely useful for clients.

Why Join?

• Work across a diverse mix of research, strategy and customer challenges
• Partner with well-known Australian and international organisations
• Gain exposure to quantitative, qualitative, CX, B2B and thought leadership projects
• Learn from experienced researchers and strategic consultants
• Build your commercial, consulting and client-facing capability
• Work with a team embracing new methodologies, technology and AI
• Flexible hybrid working
• Regular team collaboration, social and community initiatives
• A supportive culture that values curiosity, learning and fresh thinking

If you’re looking to broaden your research experience, strengthen your consulting skills and work on projects that help organisations prepare for what’s next, we’d love to hear from you.

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.