Our client is an established research consultancy delivering evidence-based insight to commercial and government clients. Their work combines rigorous research with practical, actionable advice and they have a strong culture of continuous learning.

The Role As Director, you will lead complex studies that combine deep quantitative expertise with qualitative capability. You will help grow the social and government side of the business. With a strong pipeline of work already in place, you will take ownership of projects from day one and help shape the direction of the practice.

Responsibilities You will lead projects end to end and play a key role in business growth.

- Act as the main point of contact on existing client accounts
- Lead proposals and pitches, including government tenders, and manage ethics requirements
- Design and manage qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies from brief to final presentation
- Write questionnaires and discussion guides, and explain the reasoning behind each methodology
- Oversee fieldwork and data quality
- Apply advanced techniques such as segmentation, driver analysis and choice modelling
- Analyse data in Q or SPSS and bring qual and quant findings together into one clear story
- Present results and strategic implications to clients




- Facilitate client meetings and workshops
- Mentor junior team members and run performance reviews

About You You are a senior researcher who is curious about what drives people’s decisions and enjoys bringing others along with you. You have strong project management skills from market or social research, and you are ready to take on broader leadership as the business grows.

You Will Bring

- 10+ years in research, with deep quantitative expertise and solid qualitative experience
- Strong qualitative skills across IDIs, focus groups, ethnography and immersions
- Advanced questionnaire design, statistical modelling and analysis in Q or SPSS
- Current hands-on experience delivering qual and quant research, ideally for government
- A track record of winning tenders and proposals
- Excellent consultative and communication skills
- Team leadership and mentoring experience
- A tertiary qualification

Perks

- Generous annual leave
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Competitive salary package
- Training and career mentorship
- Projects with real impact

Please note that you must have permanent residency/citizenship for Australia to be considered for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Director, Dualist (Sydney)
🏢 Aptitude Recruitment
📍 Sydney