Field Research Officer Role
Join our team to capture the views and behaviors of Australians as a Field Research Officer.
Job Description:
* 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Resilient relationship-builder: Bounce back from a "no", stay friendly and professional, and try the next door with the same energy.
* Empathetic communicator: Listen well, handle sensitive topics with care, and adapt your style to suit different households.
* Organised self-starter: 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.
Benefits:
* 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.
Requirements:
* 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).
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.