Qualitative Research Manager: Strategic Social Market Research

Flow Recruitment
Published
April 22, 2026
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Job Type

Description

  • Join the best qualitative social research team in the country
  • Make a difference by shaping change from national policies to personal lives
  • A career defining opportunity to do work that truly matters

This agency has driven successful action on some of the nation's most pressing social issues, from reframing mental health and domestic violence to climate change, economic reform, disability and childhood trauma. Their cutting-edge research and consultancy is trusted by key figures across industry and government.

This is a career defining opportunity for a Qualitative Research Manager to bring experience, expertise and passion to a team tackling the defining social challenges of our time. You will come with social market research knowledge and understand the intricacies of working with public sector clients.

The role spans the full research lifecycle. You will contribute to proposals, design research projects and run qualitative fieldwork including focus groups and depth interviews, both face to face and online. Expect to work on trauma informed research across sensitive topics including domestic and family violence, sexual abuse, mental health and vulnerable communities, consulting closely with clients throughout.

If you are driven by curiosity, motivated by purpose and ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the team for you.

To find out more, please contact James Handley, Director at Flow Recruitment at hello@flowrecruitment.com.au for an informed and confidential discussion.

Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 + super

Location: Melbourne

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