Grattan Institute in Melbourne is offering a number of internship positions over the 2019/20 summer. Successful candidates will work in one of the Australian Perspectives, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform, Energy, Health, Household Finances, School Education or Transport and Cities programs. Grattan Institute's internships provide opportunities for tertiary students or recent graduates interested in public policy to develop their research skills and contribute to original work on some of Australia's most pressing policy issues.

Selection criteria:

• Demonstrated interest in Australian public policy
• Clear communication skills
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills (social sciences, sciences, statistics, law, finance or economics) and familiarity with Excel
• Have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree by the end of 2019

Internships are on a voluntary basis and are offered in two intakes:

• 25 November 2019 - 20 December 2019
• 13 January 2020 - 14 February 2020

Working hours are flexible to accommodate other commitments, and applicants able to intern at Grattan for an equivalent of three days or more a week (for a minimum total of 20 days) are encouraged to apply. You are welcome to specify which program interests you but applicants will be considered for all programs.

Grattan Institute is an equal opportunity employer and applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.