This is a volunteer policy-writing position, and the key responsibilities are to:

- Assist the executive board in drafting and refining concise monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual reports.
- Attend fortnightly meetings with our executive team to discuss report progress.
- Attend meetings with State and Federal Members of Parliament about the policy briefs we will present.

Expected Time Commitment: Maximum of 5 hours a week. This can vary depending on policy writing deadlines and meetings to attend. Location Type: Hybrid. Policy writing will be largely remote; however, MP meetings will be in person. Team meetings will preferably be in person, but remote options are available.

Candidates applying for this position will be asked to provide a policy proposal on an issue they believe is affecting young people (Max 250 words)





The best candidates for this position will have the following qualities

Policy Acumen: Proven commitment to public policy, with a transparent understanding of legislative, regulatory, and decision-making processes.

Written Communication: Exceptional ability to construct transparent, persuasive, and publication-ready written material.

Analytical Research: Strong qualitative and quantitative research capabilities, including synthesising statutory material, academic studies, and stakeholder feedback.

Meticulous Execution: High attention to detail with an eye for nuance, logical consistency and rigorous proofreading.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: A proven capacity to thrive in multidisciplinary teams.

📌 Policy writer (Greenacre)
🏢 CommonYouth Institute of Australia
📍 Greenacre