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A Fiftyfive5 graduate opportunity allows you to work with the best minds in Australia’s largest independent research agency, supported by a fast-paced and collaborative culture. You will work to uncover consumer and customer insights across both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as having the chance to work across a range of teams and business challenges.

The Role

The role would suit an enthusiastic, commercially minded graduate looking to make a real impact on the strategy behind the brands we see and use every day. The projects we do at Fiftyfive5 are diverse, which means you will never be bored. You’ll need to be adaptable and ready to work on a variety of research projects, giving you exposure to a range of business challenges, methodologies and teams.

You will work closely with both clients and fieldwork suppliers to ensure the smooth management of questionnaire changes, fieldwork progress, recruitment and data delivery. The role also provides and delivers plenty of opportunities to develop your qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, supporting the immediate team in report delivery and exposure to a range of interesting ad-hoc projects.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for people who are naturally curious, driven & intellectually sharp. Our ideal candidates are engaged with the world around them and cultural trends, and pair this with a good amount of common sense –switched on to the realities of consumers & clients alike. They enjoy working in fast-paced, collaborative teams, across a broad range of brands and constantly learning something new. They’re inspired by seeing the impact of their research & insights on the products and services we use every day. They don’t need deep research skills (we’ll teach all that), they just need the right mindset & values.

We are open to graduates from any discipline. Our team is made up of diverse backgrounds from Anthropology, Psychology and Geography to Commerce and Marketing, Medical Science, Chemistry, Languages and in Data Analytics and Data Science.

Additional Experience:

• Intermediate MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint SPSS/Q is desirable but not essential
• Ability to deliver timely solutions Ability to develop strong relationships across different levels of staff and clients Focus on attention to detail and time management
• Ability to carry out duties autonomously when required and work effectively in a team environment Present and conducts one’s self professionally

Benefits

• Competitive salary package Fast track grad program with formal training scheme alongside client project work. This will include a week zero of intense training before you start with your team, so you can hit the ground running.
• Focus on training and development: Monthly dedicated Grad Seminar on key skills development, Qual and Quant school to bed in core skills. Ongoing company-wide training on methodologies, trends and best practice
• Supportive flexible working: safe and agile response to working from home where needed. Extended pastoral care and social events to look after our team and keep them connected.
• Culture Club: a team dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive events to spend time together outside of work.
• Senior mentoring: learn from the best in the biz, we have Australia’s most experienced team of practitioners who love to share their knowledge to guide your learning and development.
• Partnership model: the founding partners still lead our business, and are passionate about empowering people momentum to drive our company's growth.
• An annual company off-site where we share best practices in beautiful inspiring locations from Port Douglas to Hobart to Queenstown, New Zealand.

Application Process

If this opportunity sounds appealing to you, please upload your CV and cover letter.

In addition please answer the following questions. Please include your answers in the cover letter and upload it.

Question 1: Case Study Exercise

In 500 words or less, we want you to pick one of the five consumer trends and one of the five companies and tell us how you think this trend is impacting this brand now and into the future. How could this trend represent an opportunity for growth? Pick any combination, we are more interested in your thinking than anything else.

Trends:

• The rise of the metaverse
• Fluid Living Spaces
• Omnichannel Shopping
• Flexible Working
• Growing Levels of Loneliness
• Brands
• Bunnings
• Paramount+
• McDonalds
• Nature’s Own
• Optus

Question 2: In your cover letter, please tell us why you think you would excel at Fiftyfive5?