Field Research Director
Job Description
Joining a new, dynamic business division at Domain creating market leading content, data and insights .
Pivotal new leadership role
About Domain and CoStar Group
Domain is one of Australia’s most trusted and loved property brands, helping millions of Australians find their dream home and stay informed about the property market.
Now, Domain has joined forces with CoStar Group, a global leader in real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces to take the next big leap in property technology and data innovation.
As part of CoStar Group, an S&P 500 company with more than 35 years of experience transforming how people understand and transact real estate, Domain is entering an exciting new era of growth. CoStar is investing heavily in new products, technology, and people to revolutionize how Australians access property data, insights, and marketplaces.
This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class research team at the intersection of two powerful brands - Domain’s local market expertise and CoStar’s global scale and technology - as we build the future of real estate intelligence together.
Role Overview
The Field Research team at CoStar Group is essential for gathering and verifying accurate, comprehensive data on commercial properties including tenant occupancy, available listings, and building characteristics to support all company products.
The Director of Field Research is a key leadership role, responsible for setting the strategy and managing the expansion of this research across Australia. This dynamic leader will oversee recruitment, onboarding, and the performance of a high-performing management team. The primary goal is to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality property and tenant data, which requires a strong operational mindset and a results-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities
Set Strategic Direction and External Representation: Establish the strategy for market and portfolio research across regions, oversee the production of analytics and forecasts, and serve as a thought leader for CoStar in client meetings and media.
Team Leadership and Development: Lead and manage senior analysts and a large team of managers and researchers. Responsibilities include recruiting, developing, coaching, and implementing on-boarding and training programs for the team's ongoing success and integration.
Operational Excellence and Data Quality: Maintain a strong operational focus to ensure all individual and team metrics, KPIs, and quality standards are consistently met. This involves focusing on continuous process improvement and collaborating with Product, Research, Sales, and IT departments to deliver the most accurate data.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (in Real Estate, Economics, or related field).
10+ years of experience in commercial real estate research or analytics leadership.
5-8 years of experience leading large-scale, dispersed teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Strong presentation and client-facing skills.
Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver strategic insights.
Proven track record of driving accountability with managers and leading in a metric-driven organisation.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high creative and delivery standards.
Ability to collaborate across functional areas.
Capacity to travel to local markets for field visits.
Passion and interest in real estate is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader in property technology and data innovation.
Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to shape the future of real estate intelligence.
Enjoy career growth opportunities within a high-performing, collaborative team.
What’s Next?
We’ll give your application the thoughtful attention it deserves and get back to you as soon as possible. If there’s a match, one of our recruitment consultants will reach out—so keep your phone handy! We’re genuinely excited about the chance to work together and make a meaningful impact.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non-binary people).
We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at [email protected] or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
