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Kick Start Your Career in Policy
FORE Australia runs online internship and training programs year-round, with intakes in Sem 1, Winter, Sem 2, and Summer, plus two 6-month cohorts annually.
Interns at Australian Parliament House as part of FORE Australia's Parliamentary Launch
The intern team and leaders at one of our daily check in meetings
This program offered practical, hands-on policy experience that went beyond anything I’d encountered in my studies. It bridged the gap between learning about policy and actually creating it
Meeting partners and guest speakers gave me insights I couldn’t get anywhere else. Representing FORE Australia in these spaces was both inspiring and empowering.
The autonomy I had during the program was incredible. I was able to dive into policy areas I was passionate about and develop briefs that really aligned with my interests. It made the work so much more meaningful.
FORE Australia is reshaping how policy is shared and acted upon
The Rises Team
Sheryl Bates
Owner
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Program Details
What's Involved?
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Research, write and review policy briefs
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Work in a large, motivated cohort
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Take meetings with experts (academics, NGO's decision makers etc.)
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Engage with guest speakers
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Explore your interests with autonomy
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100% online (with optional city networking catch-ups)
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Assigned a mentor + 2 training days
In this fully online program, participants work alongside the FORE Australia team to gain practical, hands-on experience researching, writing, and reviewing concise policy briefs. The aim is for these briefs to be published in the FORE Australia Policy Solutions Library, contributing directly to Australia’s free, online collection of policy solutions.
Participants collaborate in a large, motivated cohort, fostering peer learning and support throughout the program. They also connect with guest speakers, academic and NGO partners, and decision-makers, expanding their professional networks and gaining industry insights.
The program provides targeted training and mentorship, ensuring that participants develop key skills while contributing to work that directly reaches decision-makers.
If you’re passionate about making a difference through policy, this is your chance to kickstart your policy career.
Who are we looking for?
You’re passionate about creating real change and eager to contribute to meaningful policy work. Curious and self-motivated, you thrive when given autonomy to explore your interests while delivering impactful results. You’re excited by the opportunity to collaborate with peers, learn from guest speakers, and engage with partners and decision-makers.
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, looking for a career change or just someone looking to gain experience in policy, this program could be for you! What we value most are passion, drive, persistence, collaboration, strong research and writing skills, and a knack for problem-solving, which is an absolute bonus!
If you’re ready to be part of a mission-driven organisation, translating your passion into real-world solutions, we’d love to have you on board!
Availability:
FORE Australia interns are empowered to have full control over which days of the week they would like to work. To ensure a rewarding and manageable experience, we ask for:
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A commitment of 1–5 full days per week, with a minimum of two half-days (equivalent to one full day) weekly (excluding public holidays).
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While most team members will generally work 9-5pm AEDT/AEST we do offer flexibility to fit around your schedule, start earlier, start later etc. it's all ok! However, we do tend to meet as a group at 10am and 4:30pm AEDT (Sydney time) so attendance at these should be prioritised where possible.
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You are entitled to leave should you get sick or have other, unavoidable commitments. This will be detailed and discussed upon your acceptance into the program.
If you have any questions regarding your availability and if you’ll be eligible for the program, feel free to email info@foreaustralia.com.
This program offered practical, hands-on policy experience that went beyond anything I’d encountered in my studies. It bridged the gap between learning about policy and actually creating it
Meeting partners and guest speakers gave me insights I couldn’t get anywhere else. Representing FORE Australia in these spaces was both inspiring and empowering.
The autonomy I had during the program was incredible. I was able to dive into policy areas I was passionate about and develop briefs that really aligned with my interests. It made the work so much more meaningful.
Application Process
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No interview
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PSE assessment task (roughly 5-10mins)
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3 short answer questions
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Rolling application period
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Notified through email of acceptance/rejection
When applications are open, you will be able to apply by submitting a response via the Google Form by clicking "Apply Now."
FORE Australia's application process does not include an interview. Instead, applicants are asked to complete a small research/writing task (the "PSE task"), which should take roughly 5-10 minutes, along with three short-answer questions to assess suitability for the program. Instructions will be detailed in the Google Form via the link provided.
FORE Australia uses a rolling application process, meaning candidates will be assessed throughout the application period. Successful applicants will be notified via email.
While there will be no interview, our team may reach out if we have questions or require further clarification to progress an application.