Salary:
$31.72 - $35.72 p.h. + 12% super
Location:
Rockingham
Employment Type:
CA - Casual
Department:
Interviewers - Face-to-Face
Join Roy Morgan and be part of a team conducting face-to-face interviews that capture the views, experiences, and behaviours of Australians. Our Field Research Officers play a vital role in collecting accurate, high-quality data that informs government, business, and community decisions across the country.
What you’ll do
- Visit assigned households and confidently initiate conversations at the door
- Build rapport quickly, manage refusals and objections respectfully, and ensure informed consent
- Conduct accurate, structured interviews on a wide range of topics
- Record observations, follow safety and privacy protocols, and maintain strict confidentiality
- Plan your weekly schedule to meet agreed hours, including at least one weekend day
All interviews are conducted using Roy Morgan’s secure systems. We provide full training, a clear field manual, and ongoing support from experienced field managers.
Who is best suited for this role
- Resilient relationship-builder: You bounce back from a “no,” stay friendly and qualified, and try the next door with the same energy.
- Empathetic communicator: You listen well, handle sensitive topics with care, and adapt your style to suit different households.
- Organised self-starter: You manage your time, plan routes, keep tidy records, and meet targets without constant supervision.
- Tech-comfortable: You’re confident with tablets and following on-screen scripts/protocols.
Nice-to-have: experience in field interviewing, door-to-door outreach, call centre/customer service, community work, or education services.
Why you should apply
- Purpose with impact: Your work will contribute to vital data that supports decision-making at the highest levels.
- Flexibility with structure: Choose your weekly schedule (with minimum hours) and work close to home where possible.
- Training & support: We equip you with the skills, tools and guidance to succeed—no previous research experience required.
- Professional standards: Be part of a respected team known for quality, accuracy and confidentiality.
Essentials
- Availability of 20+ hours per week (including one weekend day; flexibility to add hours at peak times)
- Current driver’s licence and a reliable, registered vehicle
- Fluent English (spoken and written) and the legal right to work in Australia
- Willingness to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check (paid by Roy Morgan)
How to apply
If this sounds like you, the Apply button now, or email your CV to careers@roymorgan.com
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
📌 Field Research Officer
🏢 Roy Morgan
📍 Rockingham