Our client, a globally recognised market research and insights consultancy with a strong presence across Australia, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of a large scale qualitative research project for a government client. This is a great chance to work on high impact, sector-shaping research within a fast paced government program.

The Role

This position will lead delivery of a large scale qualitative research project for a government client, scoped for delivery by year end. The program spans two full rounds of state and territory consultations, sector workshops and client meetings, alongside implementation of a federal system change model. All stakeholder engagement runs through government contacts, so the role calls for someone confident managing complex logistics without external recruitment, offered initially as a contract with a strong view to permanency at end of 2026.

Responsibilities

- Manage end to end delivery of a qualitative research project for a government client
- Coordinate research logistics including venue organisation, recruitment and discussion guide development
- Act as the primary point of contact for client meetings and government stakeholders
- Manage project timelines and navigate organisational change within a fast paced,



deadline driven program
- Ensure research is delivered ethically and rigorously in a sensitive government and healthcare context

About You

You bring strong project management experience within government qualitative research and can hit the ground running from day one:

- Proven experience managing qualitative research projects for government or public sector clients
- Experience coordinating multi-channel research and evaluation programs
- Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
- Excellent organisational skills across venues, respondents and discussion guides
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and organisational change with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working within tight government timeframes and processes

Benefits

- Opportunity to work on a high profile, large scale government research program
- Pathway from contract to permanent role based on project continuation
- Join a globally recognised market research firm

Work alongside experienced qualitative researchers on projects that inform national policy

Please note that you must have permanent residency/citizenship for Australia to be considered for this role.

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📌 Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Aptitude Recruitment
📍 New South Wales