Positions in Quantitative or Qualitative research streams
Streams Professional
Locations Canberra & Melbourne (Collingwood), Qualitative research roles in Melbourne
Start Date Late January 2025
Salary $63,000 + 11.5% superannuation
Benefits Buddy program with previous Graduate Learn from skilled, qualified professionals wanting to help you grow (ORIMA has more Qualified Professional Researchers (QPR) than any other firm) Annual off-site conference/retreat Regular social events and celebrations Access to Employee Assistance Program After 12 months employment and subject to satisfactory performance, progression to Associate Research Consultant.
Introduction Do you have an analytical mind? Are you curious?
Do you enjoy problem solving using quantitative and/or qualitative data?
Do you get excited by telling a meaningful story from data?
Are you interested in understanding and measuring how people think, feel and behave?
If your answer is 'yes' to any of the above, then you may be interested in our 2025 Graduate Program. We're looking for high-performing graduates who take pride in the quality of their work, who want to learn and be intellectually challenged, who want to develop a strong professional foundation, and who seek to thrive in their workplace.
The Company ORIMA Research is a private Australian-owned professional services firm that provides market and social research, data analytics, organisational performance improvement and related advisory services. We are a genuine public sector research specialist, whereby over 90% of our clients are in the government sector. Established in 1996, we now have around 70 professional staff working across four offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.
ORIMA is a values-based organisation and we pride ourselves on our service ethos, high performance culture, innovation, integrity and focus on helping our staff to thrive. We are:
People who believe in the value of evidence-based approaches to inform government decision making; Lateral thinkers and problem solvers – we find the best solutions for our clients; and From a diverse range of qualifications and professional backgrounds. Job Description ORIMA Graduate Program
ORIMA Research is committed to training and developing young Australians. Our formal graduate program provides high-potential graduates with a pathway to a rewarding career in research, data analytics and consulting, through transparent and clear career progression during the graduate program and beyond.
This is a career growth opportunity to be part of an expanding, high-performance, award-winning private research consultancy firm with a supportive and strengths based culture, underpinned by positive psychology principles, with a strong focus on scientific and intellectual rigour, and collaboration and development.
Our graduate program is underpinned by a Competency Framework and a clear progression pathway. The program provides the opportunity and support to learn and develop quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, as well as the technical and non-technical skills required for a successful career in the private sector and the market and social research industry.
Successful applicants will work across a number of teams and research disciplines to develop and hone their technical and professional skills, as well as take part in a graduate project with peers. We have a very strong, collaborative culture that is enhanced by our staff being co-located in our offices.
Graduates in the professional stream will be exposed to a broad range of research and consulting skills (depending on the Division you are placed in) including:
Understanding and designing quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Analysing and interpreting quantitative (using SPSS and Excel and other tools) and qualitative data Producing, understanding and analysing charts and descriptive statistics in meaningful ways Organising and conducting research fieldwork, including online surveys, interviews and focus groups (as applicable) Project management and co-ordination Problem solving, drawing insights from findings and report writing. Desired Skills and Experience Residency Status
Qualifications
Graduate or postgraduate qualification/s in a relevant area (e.g. Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Actuarial studies, Psychology, Mathematics, Commerce, Science, Law) Studies in Research Methods would be well regarded HD average in graduate/postgraduate course (WAM of over 80) General Technical Skills
Experience with Excel, Word and Powerpoint Knowledge of research methodologies Additional specific Technical Skills/Experience/Requirements
Quantitative Division Experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Q, R) Understanding of basic descriptive and inferential statistics (including regression, factor analysis) Qualitative Division Experience interacting professionally with stakeholders, clients or the general public, in person and over the phone Flexibility to travel around Australia and work evenings weekdays on a regular basis (2-3 days pw) at short notice Scientific, objective, logical, evidence based, team oriented for all streams Professional Skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Advanced communication skills – both verbal and written with clear spoken English Time management and organisation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, to short timeframes, and in a constructive and helpful manner An interest in and possible understanding of the public sector environment A positive mindset, resilient and 'can do' attitude, maintaining a solutions focus - ensuring you are positive with those around you Adaptability, energy, and flexibility to work with varying workloads including during peak periods Motivated by excellence, continual learning and intellectual rigour Strong learner with a desire to advance consulting skills and grow in leadership Humble, versatile and prepared to apply self to whatever is required to advance projects and serve client and team needs Focused on a career in commercial social research/consulting Applications close 1 December 2024 and may be reviewed earlier.
Positive Police check and Working with Vulnerable People checks required. Able to work at the office as we have a collegiate, supportive office based working culture.
Applications must include the following. Applications that do not include the following will not be considered.
CV Academic records (including transcripts of tertiary qualifications showing results) Cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the key job requirements and outlining how well you align with ORIMA's corporate values. Your preferred division (Quantitative or Qualitative Research and office locations, Melbourne or Canberra). PLEASE NOTE Our selection process involves four stages as follows:
Initial interview Core skills assessment and Psychometric testing Further interview(s) Referee checks, Police check and offer Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for Stage 1.
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