Associate Director - Strategy and Insights (Social and Commercial Research)
Associate Director - Strategy and Insights (Social and Commercial Research) Melbourne, Aus $AUD *******,000 + SUPER + benefits - (posted Jan *******)
Job Spec: If you're the kind of researcher who loves getting under the surface and into people, culture, behaviour and context, this could be your next move.
We are partnering with a high-calibre insights and strategy consultancy working across some of Australia's most meaningful and complex challenges. The work spans social impact research and commercial strategy, and it's always grounded in sharp thinking, rigorous methods, and a genuine commitment to making research matter.
This is a senior role for someone who can confidently lead end-to-end programs, build trusted client relationships, and elevate the thinking and craft of the team around them.
The work you'll do
You'll lead bespoke research that helps organisations make better decisions. Whether that's improving services and communications, shaping policy, or guiding brands through change.
Projects are varied, immersive and often emotionally engaging. You'll work across:
Social research and public-facing topics that have real-world impact
Commercial insight and strategy for organisations navigating growth, innovation and customer needs
You'll be known for:
Leading complex, high-value research projects end-to-end, delivering excellence every step of the way
Turning messy information into clear,



compelling insights and evidence-based recommendations
Crafting strong narratives that help clients make confident, strategic decisions
Being a trusted 'safe pair of hands' who builds long-term client partnerships and repeat work
Confidently presenting debriefs, leading discussions, and responding to stakeholder questions
Contributing to proposals, pitches and identifying new opportunities for growth
Mentoring and developing others, sharing knowledge and raising capability across the team.
What we're looking for:
Significant experience in market and/or social research (agency-side experience essential)
Robust capability across both qualitative and quantitative methods
A track record designing bespoke research from pitch through to presentation
A strategic mindset – you're able to see the bigger picture and make insight actionable
A calm, confident presence with senior stakeholders
A commercial edge and appetite for growing relationships and opportunities.
The kind of person who thrives here
Interested?
About Resources Group
Resources Group's Diversity and Equality Policy determines that we submit applicants to our clients on the basis of merit and ability, regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religious or political views or affiliations, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
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📌 Associate Director - Strategy And Insights (Social And Commercial Research) (Melbourne)
🏢 Resources Group
📍 Melbourne