Research Assistant / Research Analyst

Role overview

We are looking for a part-time Research Assistant / Research Analyst based on-site in Australia to support research work that informs strategy, business decisions, and wider organizational goals. The position involves gathering data, organizing it carefully, analyzing both numbers and qualitative information, and turning findings into clear insights and recommendations.

Core responsibilities

The role requires sourcing information from a range of places, including industry reports, academic materials, financial statements, surveys, databases, public records, and internal systems. You will check the accuracy of the information, keep research files structured, and make sure the data remains complete, consistent, and reliable throughout the process.

You will also carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis to spot patterns, trends, risks, opportunities, and other important findings related to the research brief. The position includes preparing research reports, literature reviews, executive summaries, presentations, dashboards, and other documentation that communicates results effectively to stakeholders.

In addition, you will work with cross-functional teams, researchers, business units, and management to clarify research goals, develop methods, support execution, and contribute evidence-based recommendations. Depending on the project, you may also assist with survey design, data collection, competitor analysis, market research, benchmarking, and performance review activities.

The job further involves tracking market shifts, industry developments, economic conditions, regulatory changes, and new technologies so that outputs stay current and relevant. You will also help improve research methods, reporting practices, and data management processes to make research work more efficient and higher in quality.

Qualifications and skills

Applicants should have a solid grasp of research methods, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data collection approaches, statistical concepts, business analysis, and information management. The ability to handle structured research and convert complex information into usable insights is important.

Strong capability with spreadsheets, data analysis tools, presentation software, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools is expected. Experience with statistical packages, survey tools, database systems, or data visualization software would be beneficial.

The role also calls for strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, good organization, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving collaborative setting while meeting deadlines.

Communication and documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to produce polished research reports, executive summaries, presentations, and technical documents for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional information

This is a part-time onsite position in Australia. The source did not specify salary, stipend, start date, application deadline, duration, or number of openings.