Workforce Solutions for Research

Whether you are an organization looking for field data collection or HR support, or a job seeker looking for data collection work, Headway in Research (hiRe), a division of Headway Workforce Solutions, has you covered.

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Over 20 years of research staffing experience Trusted by leading research organizations nationwide.

✓Comprehensive recruitment for research partners
✓Employer of Record (EOR) payroll solutions
✓Contingent workforce programs that scale
✓Roles in field, telephone, and intercept interviewing

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Dynamic matches. Lasting relationships.

What We Do

Human Capital Services for Research Organizations

We deliver innovative and efficient workforce solutions that connect your organization with superior talent and measurable results.

Recruitment

Comprehensive recruiting tailored to research projects, from sourcing to onboarding skilled candidates.

Employer of Record (EOR)

Payroll, benefits, and HR administration handled so your team can focus on the research mission.

Contingent Workforce

Scalable staffing programs for project-based, seasonal, and ongoing fieldwork needs.

RPO

Recruitment Process Outsourcing that integrates with your team and accelerates hiring outcomes.

Field Interviewing

Trained field interviewers for in-person surveys, intercepts, and tracking studies nationwide.

Telephone Interviewing

Professional call center interviewers skilled in probing for accurate survey responses.

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Who We Are

Building lasting relationships between research partners and candidates.

Here at Headway, we are passionate about creating dynamic, lasting relationships between our research partners and our candidates. Our team thrives on our clients' and candidates' success stories.

Matches driven, talented individuals with leading organizations
Supports market, social science, and political research programs
Partners with recognized leaders across the research industry
Connects you with our Private Talent Network for new opportunities

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Articles

From Retail to Field Data Collection in Australia11.10.2026Retail work builds a practical set of skills that research teams value: clear communication, patience, accurate record-keeping and the ability to stay composed…
A Day in the Life of a Telephone Interviewer at a Research Firm10.10.2026The hum of a headset, a steaming cup of tea, and a spreadsheet of call lists — this is the soundtrack for thousands of people who earn their living gathering…
The dos and don'ts of cold approaching strangers for surveys10.10.2026Australia has a friendly reputation, but warmth does not automatically transfer to strangers whose afternoon has just been interrupted. Field interviewers in…
How to Get Hired for Ongoing Studies in Australia Without Experience09.10.2026Australia's research sector hums with activity across universities, government departments, and private firms, yet newcomers often assume they need a degree or…
Why Research Organizations Need Employer-of-Record Services08.10.2026Field research projects across Australia demand a workforce that can mobilise in days, not months. From doorstep surveys in western Sydney to focus groups in…
Handling Difficult Respondents During Australian Data Collection07.10.2026Difficult respondents can affect interview quality, staff wellbeing and the reliability of a study. A person may refuse to answer, become argumentative, rush…
What to wear on a field interviewing assignment in any season06.10.2026Field interviewing can take you from a shopping centre in Melbourne to a suburban street in Brisbane, a transport hub in Sydney or an outdoor site in regional…
Understanding Project-Based Employment in Field Research06.10.2026Project-based employment is common across field research, market research and social research. Instead of joining an organisation in a permanent role, a worker…
Preparing for an intercept interview assignment in Australia05.10.2026Intercept interviewing sits at the heart of many market research and social science projects, and the format is a little different in Australia than in many…
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Field Work05.10.2026Fieldwork can open the door to flexible, practical employment in interviewing, data collection, participant tracking and market research. For applicants in…

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