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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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EY Studio+ brings together a broad portfolio of capabilities — with 7,000 design, marketing, sales, service, market research and technology professionals across 50 countries, backed by 400,000 EY professionals. EY Sweeney is a core capability of EY Studio+. We are one of the largest and most dynamic research, insight, and experience design practices across the professional services landscape in the region. Since EY’s acquisition of Sweeney Research in 2014, we’ve evolved into a fully integrated consultancy within EY, delivering end-to-end insight solutions that inform strategy, drive transformation, and inspire change.
The opportunity
As our Senior Manager - Quantitative Researcher or Qual and Quant Dualist you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-impact research for commercial and government clients. You’ll collaborate across EY’s multidisciplinary teams, contribute to flagship thought leadership, and help shape the future of decision-making through evidence-based insights.
We’re looking for a seasoned research leader based in Warrang - Sydney who is passionate, strategic, and ready to make a difference.
Your key responsibilities
* Lead complex quantitative and qualitative research engagements from scoping through to delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives
* Design and oversee the development of research instruments (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, discussion guides) and ensure robust analytical frameworks are applied
* Translate data into compelling insights and strategic recommendations, using advanced analytics and visualisation tools
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-profile clients, acting as a strategic advisor and thought partner
* Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture
* Drive quality assurance across all deliverables, ensuring methodological rigour and client relevance
* Contribute to business development through proposal writing, pitch presentations, and thought leadership
* Collaborate with EY colleagues across service lines to integrate research into broader transformation programs
Skills and attributes for success
To be considered for ideally you will have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
* 10+ years of experience in market and social research, ideally within a leading agency or consultancy
* Proven expertise in quantitative (and qualitative) research methodologies
* Strong leadership and project management skills, with a track record of delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
* Exceptional analytical and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
* Outstanding client engagement and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders
* A collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring and developing others
* Familiarity with digital research tools/platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SPSS, R), and emerging methodologies (e.g. AI)
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .
* Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
* Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
* A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
* Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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