Total 384 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Sydney/Melbourne, New South Wales

Is taking a human centred approach to insights your superpower? We know people, you know people, let's meet. TRA Melbourne is growing, and we’re looking to build our team further, both now and in the near future.

ABOUT TRA
TRA is a Trans-Tasman insights agency with offices in Naarm (Melbourne), Gadigal Land (Sydney), and Tāmaki-Makaurau (Auckland).

Bringing together the best of both worlds for ambitious and strategic minds, we are a diverse group of thinkers, intent on solving the complex and challenging problems our clients are facing. We combine our understanding of human behaviour with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer the big questions. At TRA, we believe there's always a story in the data. Watch this video to see ours.

We are the largest independent research agency in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We won Gold in Campaign APAC’s Market Research Agency of the Year awards in 2023, and our work and culture has been recognised by ESOMAR, AFR BOSS Best Places to Work and many more.

WHO WE WANT TO HEAR FROM
We want to hear from qualitative research specialists! We’re talking the relationship builders, the commercially savvy, the challengers, the client centric, the storytellers, the curators, the inspirational, the collaborative and the action orientated.

We're looking for people of all different levels, but what you all have in common is experience in the insights industry (insights agency or commercial background is a must), the ability to work with diverse inputs and tell a compelling, clear story, enjoy working on juicy client challenges, and want to influence decision making.

As a qualitative researcher in our Melbourne team, you will play an active role in the delivery of amazing work, you will be responsible for all parts of research and insight process, from proposal and project design to moderation and the delivery of actionable and strategic insights and outputs.

ABOUT YOU
If you’re looking for an opportunity in an environment that values continuous learning and skill-building, work alongside industry experts, and solve complex problems for clients, this could be the opportunity for you!  

You hold a university degree in your area of expertise. With working experience in a similar role within an agency or commercial environment in Melbourne (a must), you've honed your skills in qualitative research. You have fine-tuned expertise in research, marketing, psychology and/or social science fields.

You have excellent knowledge of insights covering a range of project topics and methodologies, such as brand development, communications development and testing, customer experience, audience understanding, innovation and NPD.

You have a track record of leading projects with ease and impact, backed by solid analytical and storytelling abilities. You have knowledge, or the desire to learn, in the areas of Culture Analysis and/or Behaviour Change.  You're not afraid to think outside the box and explore new ideas, using your creativity to solve complex challenges with our clients.

If this sounds like you, submit your application now!

TRUST US, YOU WANT TO BE HERE.  WHY, YOU ASK:
At TRA, you’ll do the best work of your life, alongside some of the greatest thinkers you’ll encounter in your career and be part of the formative TRA Melbourne team as we grow our footprint. Our team will be working hands on alongside you, with opportunity to learn, grow and develop while doing incredibly valuable work.

We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity. You’ll join a team of accomplished marketers ready to help guide you through your career and set you up for success.

Winners of Best Innovation Programme at the 2018, 2020 and 2021 AFR Boss Most Innovative Company awards, we are an agency challenging the status quo and influencing decisions.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, identity, neurodiversity, and experience. Women and under-represented groups of candidates don’t always apply for roles they don’t feel 100% qualified for, so we encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch. Focus on the bullet points that match your experience, not the ones that don’t. Our job posting is the starting point for a conversation, and we’re always excited to hear from people who are interested in working with us.

Atlantic Research Group (ARG), a distinguished Contract Research Organization (CRO) known for our impactful work in oncology, immunology, and neurology clinical trials, is seeking a Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support a respiratory-focused clinical trial across multiple sites in Australia. This role involves monitoring three sites in Melbourne, one in Adelaide, and two in Perth, with a total of 35 subjects enrolled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring process, ensuring compliance with GCPs and ARG's global SOPs.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with investigative sites and client company personnel.
• Represent ARG in the medical research community, enhancing our reputation and contributing to high-quality study outcomes.

Project Timeline:

• Start Date: October 1, 2024 (or sooner)
• End Date: Approximately October 30, 2027 (36-month contract)

Qualifications:

• Prior clinical monitoring experience with a focus on respiratory therapeutic areas.
• Experience with oncology clinical trials is a bonus.
• Must have an established business entity to invoice payment. 
• Ability to travel between Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

If you are a detail-oriented, motivated CRA with experience and are interested in a part-time long-term contract, we would love to hear from you.