Senior Consultant, Research

CT Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CT Group seeks a Senior Consultant to join our Research practice in Sydney. You will independently manage research workstreams, mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals, and develop client relationships and project management capabilities.

The role emphasizes leading research projects from scoping to delivery, developing research tools, and applying CT Way methodologies to drive insights for campaigns and clients globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Data Analytics, Marketing, Psychology, Economics, Business, Statistics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and techniques.
• Proficiency with IT, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint for creating presentations.
• Familiarity with tools such as SPSS, Q, R or Python will be an advantage.
• Vocational certificates in research or internship experience will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with survey scripting platforms such as Alchemer/SurveyGizmo, Qualtrics, and SurveyMonkey will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting research projects from scoping through to delivery.
• Understanding the scope of work required for projects, contacting suppliers, and conducting feasibility assessments.
• Anticipating project risks and actively seeking solutions.
• Developing an understanding of the CT Way Methodology and applying it across projects.
• Developing research tools, including questionnaires and discussion guides.
• Analysing quantitative data using relevant software (Q, R, Excel, etc.) to build an evidence base that supports strategy development.
• Running and reporting on qualitative research sessions, including focus groups and in-depth interviews.
• Conducting desktop research to support the development of proposals and reports.
• Creating high-quality client-ready documents, including presentations and reports, with minimal supervision.
• Drafting proposals, presentations, and client pitches for new and existing clients.
• Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to develop strong professional relationships.
• Ensuring timely responses are provided to clients and managing client expectations effectively.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand current scopes of work, including cross-practice referrals.
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment by acting as a point of reference for colleagues, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practice.
• Keeping up to date with relevant political and industry news and developments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proactive approach

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Research process understanding

Organisational discipline

Ability to work under pressure

Professionalism & confidentiality

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Data Analytics, Marketing, Psychology, Economics, Business, Statistics, or related field

Basic understanding of statistics

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with SPSS, Q, R or Python

Vocational certificates in research or internship experience

Familiarity with survey scripting platforms (Alchemer/SurveyGizmo, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey)

Tools

SPSS

Q (software)

R

Python

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

CT Group is seeking a Senior Consultant with an interest in business, campaigns, politics or international affairs to join our office as part of our Research practice.

CT Group is an international strategic research and communications consultancy with an exceptional track record in delivering successful campaigns for corporate and political clients globally. With a uniquely talented team, CT Group’s capabilities comprise an unrivalled mixture of strategic insight, research and communications, corporate intelligence, project management, and campaign delivery.

Research Practice

CT Group’s Research practice conducts quantitative and qualitative research to solve some of the most complex and pressing problems for our clients. Working alongside our Campaigns and Intelligence practices, we use the CT Way to shape and influence behaviour by identifying key audiences and aligning them with the most effective messages, channels, and spokespeople — an approach used successfully in hundreds of campaigns across the globe.

We deploy a full range of research methods, including community, customer, and stakeholder surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and advanced analytics to generate impactful insights for our clients.

Position Summary

Senior Consultants independently manage defined research workstreams and produce client-ready outputs with minimal supervision. They take an active role in mentoring junior staff, contribute to proposals and pitches, and develop their client relationship and project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting research projects from scoping through to delivery
• Understanding the scope of work required for projects, contacting suppliers, and conducting feasibility assessments
• Anticipating project risks and actively seeking solutions
• Developing an understanding of the CT Way Methodology and applying it across projects
• Developing research tools, including questionnaires and discussion guides
• Analysing quantitative data using relevant software (Q, R, Excel, etc.) to build an evidence base that supports strategy development
• Running and reporting on qualitative research sessions, including focus groups and in-depth interviews
• Conducting desktop research to support the development of proposals and reports
• Creating high-quality client-ready documents, including presentations and reports, with minimal supervision
• Drafting proposals, presentations, and client pitches for new and existing clients
• Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to develop strong professional relationships
• Ensuring timely responses are provided to clients and managing client expectations effectively
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand current scopes of work, including cross-practice referrals
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment by acting as a point of reference for colleagues, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practice
• Keeping up to date with relevant political and industry news and developments

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to work and a high standard for quality
• Strong stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong understanding of the research process
• Strong organisation and methodical working practices
• Adaptability and ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Data Analytics, Marketing, Psychology, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and techniques
• Proficiency with IT, both hardware and software, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint for creating presentations
• Familiarity with tools such as SPSS, Q, R or Python will be an advantage
• Vocational certificates in research or internship experience will be an advantage
• Familiarity with survey scripting platforms such as Alchemer/SurveyGizmo, Qualtrics, and SurveyMonkey will be an advantage

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to work with a strong and established client base within a globally connected team. You will be part of a collaborative, result driven culture built on our core values of loyalty, teamwork, integrity, commitment, freedom, discretion and respect.

We provide a range of benefits including study leave, birthday leave, a generous parental leave, flu vaccinations annually, a variety of social activities and genuine opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding business.

If you are results driven and committed to excellence, then this is the role for you.

• Position: Senior Consultant
• Location: Sydney Office