At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct engaging market research surveys with rural and regional Australians over the phone.
- Company: Join ACM, a trusted name in journalism with 180 years of history.
- Benefits: Flexible evening shifts, study support, health insurance discounts, and paid volunteer leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Engaging phone manner, computer proficiency, and knowledge of rural communities.
About Us
With over 180 years of history, ACM’s network includes iconic mastheads like The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald, and Bendigo Advertiser. We operate across digital platforms, newspapers, magazines and events. Our people are united by purpose and driven by impact, delivering trusted local journalism and storytelling that matters to the communities we serve.
About the Role
Join Australian Regional Insights, ACM’s integrated market research division based at our Eastwood, South Australia office. In this casual role, you will connect directly with rural, regional, and agricultural Australians by conducting market research surveys over the phone. This position is purely focused on research—with zero sales activities involved—offering flexible ad-hoc evening shifts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Make outbound calls to members of rural, regional, and agricultural communities.
- Guide participants step-by-step through market research surveys over the phone.
- Accurately record and enter survey data into our computer systems.
- Work ad-hoc casual shifts (3.5 to 5 hours), primarily Monday to Thursday evenings between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
What You’ll Bring
- Pleasant, engaging phone manner with good grammar and spelling skills.
- Comfort and proficiency using computers for accurate data entry.
- Reliable availability for evening shifts (Monday to Thursday).
- Knowledge of agriculture or a strong understanding of life in regional and rural Australian communities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:
- Study support for work-related courses and qualifications.
- Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and Commbank, including novated lease and exclusive offers through workplace banking.
- Discounted health insurance through NIB and free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
- Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about.
- Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including Fitness Passport membership to access a variety of gyms and pools across Australia.
- Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out-of-pocket costs for you and your family.
We advocate Diversity and Inclusion
ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for.
Disability Accommodation
For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email.
Posted - 06 October 2026
Closing - 05 November 2026
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