Senior Research Consultant — Global Campaigns & Insights

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 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.