CareerPlan

Senior Research Consultant

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead social research projects for government and not-for-profit clients, delivering quantitative analysis, reporting, and strategic advice to inform public sector decisions.

Role type

Senior Research Consultant (IC)

Builds

Research reports, presentations, and strategic insights for public sector clients

Domain

Public sector / Social research / Data analytics

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Quantitative data analysis, Multivariate statistical analysis, Questionnaire design, Data visualization, Client relationship management, Project management, Team leadership, Business development

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Social Science, or Statistics

Technologies

SPSS, Q, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Responsibilities

Advise clients on research strategy and design; Design and manage research projects from development to reporting; Analyze quantitative data and synthesize findings into clear narratives; Manage internal teams and external suppliers; Mentor staff and contribute to business development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC