Roy Morgan is Australia’s most reputable and longest-established market research and data company, with an unparalleled reputation for reliable, accurate, meaningful, and revealing research.

At the forefront of data and research innovation since 1941, today Roy Morgan continues to provide accurate and independent information and insights to Australian and international clients.

Roy Morgan is also responsible for some of Australia’s largest and most important government-sponsored cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

We work in a collaborative, well-supported environment on major government and social research projects which are challenging and directly impact Australian society.

There is a significant opportunity for growth and career progression within the social and government research division for interested applicants.

We also offer opportunities to work with a broader client base spanning commercial clients including tourism, retail, fast-moving consumer goods, media, finance, services, business-to-business, and everything in between.

About The Role

The role is suited for an experienced Social Research Manager or Director to join our committed team of highly regarded social research specialists. As the Research Manager of one of Australia’s largest and longest-running social research projects.

Your main focus is working with the client and the internal team to lead the research project from questionnaire development, programming, fieldwork, data production, and reporting.

The role requires establishing strong relationships with our key clients, managing weekly client and internal meetings and keeping an eye on emerging issues, and developing and implementing strategies to resolve these issues.

This role includes management responsibilities for a small, dedicated team of research and operations staff, and deep immersion in an absorbing longitudinal social research project.  If you are passionate about the value of social research and its potential to change Australian society, apply now.

About You

We are looking for highly engaged individuals who:

• Have a good-level understanding of longitudinal methodologies/processes including sampling, questionnaire design, response rate maximization strategies
• Are passionate about social research and delivering quality meaningful work to clients
• Can write technical reports to a very high standard
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing other members of a research team

And the following must-haves:

• At least 5 years of experience in the research industry, ideally with at least some of this experience in social and government research
• Some experience working in a consultancy or agency environment is preferable
• Competent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Experience managing people

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual flu vaccine
• Company social events, including Friday night drinks
• Funded EAP for employees and their families
• Corporate discount for health insurance
• Discounted MYKI passes, and entertainment events
• Flat organizational structure and access to senior staff
• Work in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in a fabulous 19th-century building

Roy Morgan values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects our community. We encourage diversity and recognize the enrichment diversity brings to our business and people – whether it’s the diversity of skill, experience, and/or background. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.