Connecting young people to real-world opportunities that build futures.

Why Opportune?

Opportune connects young people with roles and programs in social impact, sustainability, human rights, and more. As a youth-led, volunteer-powered platform, our mission is to make opportunities visible, accessible, and achievable for the next generation.

Unlike generic job boards, Opportune is built for early-career professionals. Every listing is carefully curated, cutting through the noise and making it easy to find opportunities that align with your skills, ambitions, and values.

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  • Opportunites

    Your gateway to meaningful opportunities for young people.

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  • Get Involved

    Find your place in creating a more opportunity-rich future.

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  • About

    Why we started, who we’re for, and what we’re building.

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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities
Paid Role, Australia-wide
Field Interviewer for Australian Bureau of Statistics
Paid Role, Australia-wide

The ABS is hiring women as casual Field Interviewers nationwide. Earn $35/hour while supporting national data collection and engaging directly with communities.

Paid Role, Australia-wide
International, In-person, Scholarship
Chevening Masters Scholarship
International, In-person, Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship funds a fully supported master’s in the UK for emerging leaders with two years’ work experience. Join a global network shaping change worldwide.

International, In-person, Scholarship
Awards, In-person, SA
7NEWS South Australia Community Achievement Awards
Awards, In-person, SA

Celebrate South Australia’s changemakers with the 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards. Honour individuals, groups, and organisations driving impact across diverse fields and inspiring vibrant, connected communities.

Awards, In-person, SA
Australia-wide, In-person
National Youth Parliament Australia
Australia-wide, In-person

Represent your electorate in Canberra at the fully funded National Youth Parliament. Aged 16–17? Debate, lead, and shape the future alongside peers from across Australia.

Australia-wide, In-person
In-person, ACT, Internship
AIIA Canberra Internship
In-person, ACT, Internship

Gain hands-on experience in international relations with the AIIA Canberra Internship. Contribute to research, events, and policy engagement at Australia’s leading foreign affairs think tank.

In-person, ACT, Internship
Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group
Civic Engagement Youth Advisory Group
Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group

A national advisory group empowering young people to understand their civic rights and drive change in their communities. This opportunity allows youth to directly influence democratic processes and contribute to national conversations.

Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group
Fellowship, Australia-wide, Remote
YAIA Fellowship Program
Fellowship, Australia-wide, Remote

Contribute to national foreign policy discourse as a YAIA Fellow by publishing insights, growing your global affairs expertise, and connecting with changemakers across Australia and beyond.

Fellowship, Australia-wide, Remote
Remote, Australia-wide, Volunteer Role
WhyNot Editorial Committee
Remote, Australia-wide, Volunteer Role

Shape youth-led storytelling. Join WhyNot’s Editorial Committee to edit content, mentor contributors, and amplify diverse voices in a creative, remote team setting.

Remote, Australia-wide, Volunteer Role
Advisory Group, Hybrid, Australia-wide
Office for Youth Steering Committee
Advisory Group, Hybrid, Australia-wide

A national advisory group for young people passionate about shaping government policy and programs. This is your chance to directly advise the Australian Government on issues that matter to youth, ensuring your voice is heard in national decision-making.

Advisory Group, Hybrid, Australia-wide
Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group
Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group
Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group

A national advisory group for young creatives passionate about shaping Australia's arts, entertainment, and cultural policies. Contribute to the National Cultural Policy and advocate for youth representation in the creative industries.

Australia-wide, Hybrid, Advisory Group

“This platform is powered by the belief that young people aren’t just the future, we’re already building it. I’ve seen the talent, grit, and creativity of the people around me, and I wanted to create something that helps turn that energy into momentum.”

- Ella Waiyara Kay, Founder

Spotlight Series

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    Aileen Hu

    Aileen is already making her mark at the University of Melbourne. As President of the Melbourne University Model United Nations Society, and an active member of Banking on Women, FMAA Melbourne, and UNIT Melbourne, she’s shaping conversations that bridge global diplomacy, finance, and equity. Currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce under the Chancellor’s Scholarship, she aspires to pair her commerce and law studies with international engagement to create meaningful change.

    Before Melbourne, Aileen was recognised as Queensland’s Outstanding Academic Achiever of 2024, ranked #1 out of 55,469 graduates. She achieved a perfect 99.95 ATAR (DUX) and five Subject Achievement Awards, alongside serving as Banksia House Captain at St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast.

    From topping her state to leading societies on campus, Aileen’s journey reflects not only academic excellence but also a deep commitment to leadership and service. She continues to embody the values of curiosity, capability, and community that drive the next generation of changemakers.

  • Spotlight Series

    From young changemakers landing their first big role to community leaders creating opportunities for others, our Spotlight Series celebrates the stories, struggles, and strategies that don’t usually make it to the job boards.

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a sign to keep going, this is it. These are the voices shaping the future. You might be next.

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  • Morn Sae-Ngoew

    Morn is a second-year international student from Thailand, double-majoring in Politics and Chinese Studies.

    Aside from her studies, Morn is a former secretary of the Melbourne Thai Student Association (TSA) and a member of the women's committee of the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU).

    Morn is also very passionate about volunteering and connecting with grassroots projects, demonstrating through her participation as an Internal Volunteering (IV) manager in the Youth Charity Society Club (YCS) and as the co-founder of Wombat Collective, a non-profit organisation.

    She strives to make changes to society through her close circle and expanding to various communities she has become a part of, and she is willing to learn more as we go!

CONTACT US

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If you're running a program, offering a scholarship, hiring youth talent, or seeking young voices for your initiative, we want to hear from you. Opportune collaborates with values-aligned partners to spotlight high-quality, meaningful opportunities for young people across Australia and beyond.

Submit your opportunity and we’ll take care of the rest, with care, integrity, and the community in mind.

Let’s co-create access. Fill out the form and we’ll be in touch soon.