Research Consultant

Job Details

Research Consultant
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time 
Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)

About Us

Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. With offices across the globe, our specialist consultants and researchers are supported by our unique global data ecosystem. We provide gold standard data on the economy and society to decision makers.

We combine expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, connecting governments with citizens across the world. We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground for multi-laterals. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences.

We are Verian. Powering decisions that shape the world.

Purpose of the role

The primary responsibility of this role is Independently leading small / mid-size research projects, including client management, design of all materials, fieldwork, analysis, reporting and presentation. Leading larger projects under supervision / with support of senior staff, including all facets of the project. Developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth in the business

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Leads medium complexity proposals and responses to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) with continuing support from senior staff in the development of highly complex proposals.
• Able to design an appropriate methodology to meet clients’ objectives and budget and understands the broader issues impacting project scope and feasibility.
• Actively understands the social and public policy sector, local context and potential opportunities for business development.

Leading projects

• Manages client relationship throughout the project, leading discussions on approach, progress and client impact.
• Able to independently develop all materials required for data collection and brief the project team to ensure everyone understands the client’s needs and their role in the project.
• Manages any issues through the project finding solutions and, where necessary, advising senior staff of any potential impacts on the business.
• Independently develops questionnaire and discussion guides.
• Ability to negotiate with research partners and suppliers on research contracts.
• Ability to independently conduct focus groups and in-depth interviews fieldwork (online and in person) with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in managing project timelines and budgets.

Analysis and Reporting

• Experience in conducting analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data, including the development of analysis plans and the utilisation of appropriate software.
• Can independently prepare a full report for medium complexity projects and provide a full draft for more highly complex projects, including development of the ‘story’, analytical insights, implications and conclusions that address the client’s objectives.
• Able to create and deliver a concise and engaging presentation demonstrating insight against client objectives

Managing client relationships

• Builds strong client relationships that go beyond the delivery of the project in isolation. Understands the client’s world and what is impacting them, and how this may impact our work together.
• Able to identify growth opportunities and have proactive conversations with clients about them.

Staff Development

• Mentor and manage junior staff providing regular feedback on performance, create a development plan, meet regularly to assess performance against development goals and KPIs.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work on high-impact, meaningful projects that drive real-world change
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally
• A collaborative, purpose-led team that supports diversity and inclusivity
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks within any 12-month period

Ready to apply?

Click the link and submit your CV and cover letter. If your profile is a match, we’ll be in touch to arrange an initial interview.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know—we’d be happy to help.

Visit www.veriangroup.com to learn more about who we are and the impact we make.