Opportunities
Field Interviewer for Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS is hiring women as casual Field Interviewers nationwide. Earn $35/hour while supporting national data collection and engaging directly with communities.
National Youth Parliament Australia
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.
Civic Engagement Youth 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.
YAIA Fellowship Program
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.
WhyNot Editorial Committee
Shape youth-led storytelling. Join WhyNot’s Editorial Committee to edit content, mentor contributors, and amplify diverse voices in a creative, remote team setting.
Office for Youth Steering Committee
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.
Creative Industries Youth 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.
Climate Change and Water Youth Advisory Group
A national advisory group for young people passionate about climate change and water management. Contribute to the National Adaptation Plan and shape Australia's environmental policies with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Red Cross Youth Advisory Committees (YACs)
Join a Red Cross Youth Advisory Committee to shape change, grow your leadership, and connect with young humanitarians across Australia.
WhyNot Submit Your Story
Have something to say? Share your voice, art, or story with WhyNot and get published on a national youth platform.
Westminster Bridge Network
A free, exclusive network for young Australians aged 18-35 to connect with diplomats and leaders, focusing on international relations, trade, and UK relations.
Project Rockit’s National Youth Collective
Join a national, youth-led collective driving real change in digital spaces, advocacy, and inclusion with Project Rockit.
Aspire Leaders Program
A free online leadership development program for limited-income and first-generation students, offering a chance to learn from Harvard University faculty and unlock a global network of opportunities.
Lawful by Design Student Ambassador Scheme
Article 36 Legal's Student Ambassador Scheme empowers students to advocate for responsible and lawful innovation in military technology. Raise awareness of International Humanitarian Law and help shape the future of technology and warfare.
Integrity of Information on Climate Change and Energy Inquiry
A Senate Committee is seeking submissions on the impact of misinformation and disinformation about climate change and energy. Have your say and contribute to this important inquiry.
Australia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2026
Travel the country, represent Australia’s youth at the UN, and lead one of the most powerful youth advocacy roles in the country. Apply to be the 2026 Youth Representative to the United Nations.
Atlassian UX Researcher Internship
Advance your UX research skills and shape global tech tools with Atlassian’s full-time summer internship.