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Research Internship (Unpaid) — Politics & Economics (Remote)About AUSTPACRole SummaryKey ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll GainIdeal CandidateTime CommitmentTermsHow to Apply

Research Internship (Unpaid) — Politics & Economics (Remote)


 Organisation: AUSTPAC — Government Relations & Public Affairs

Duration: 6 weeks, commencing Monday 5 January 2026

Location: Remote (AET-friendly hours)

Eligibility: Current undergrad/postgrad students in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields

About AUSTPAC

AUSTPAC is a government relations and public-affairs consultancy. We help businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders navigate Australian policy, engage decision-makers, and shape public conversation. Our interns support live client work and thought-leadership that informs media, industry, and parliamentary stakeholders.

Role Summary

You will contribute to evidence-based research and concise policy writing developed in collaboration with leading government officials and political figures. This internship is designed to sharpen your analytical craft and produce portfolio-ready outputs that stand out on a CV.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor parliament, budgets, inquiries, and media; maintain research briefs and stakeholder maps.

  • Draft short policy notes, op-eds, and explainers on Australian political and economic issues.

  • Build and clean basic datasets (polling, fiscal measures, trade, committee work) and present findings clearly.

  • Prepare meeting packs (backgrounders, talking points, risk/issues logs).

  • Fact-check, reference, and uphold non-partisanship, confidentiality, and probity standards.

  • Join virtual check-ins; present insights succinctly to senior staff.

What You’ll Gain

  • Publication credit on selected AUSTPAC outputs and a professional writing portfolio.

  • Direct exposure to policy processes and stakeholder engagement at the national level.

  • Mentorship in research design, evidence standards, and editorial style for policy audiences.

  • A strong CV line demonstrating applied analysis and disciplined drafting.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong academic record and clear, precise writing.

  • Quantitative literacy (Excel/Google Sheets; basic stats). R/Python a plus, not required.

  • Sound judgement, integrity, and deadline discipline in a remote environment.

  • Demonstrated interest in Australian politics, public finance, and institutions.

Time Commitment

  • ~10–12 hours per week across six weeks; remote, with core collaboration window 10:00–16:00 AET when required.

Terms

  • Unpaid, for learning and professional development.

  • Academic-credit arrangements supported where permitted by your university.

  • AUSTPAC is non-partisan and an equal-opportunity organisation.

How to Apply

Email a 1-page CV, a ≤300-word cover letter confirming availability from 5 January 2026, and one writing sample (≤1,000 words) to [careers@austpac.org] with subject: AUSTPAC Research Internship — [Your Name].

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions encouraged.