The Wellspring

The curiously-named Left Right bills itself as “Australia’s first independent, non-profit and non-partisan think-tank of young minds dedicated to the advancement of progressive ideas, discussion and policy.”

Launching in early 2009, Left Right will involve young people in the policy-making processes from their genesis in academia to their governmental implementation. “Members will conduct policy research and development in a professional, inclusive and supportive environment delivering proposals to the community as they are educated, trained and empowered as the next generation of leaders.”

Left Right is currently recruiting three key staffing positions on a part-time volunteer basis – a Policy Officer, an Operations Officer and an Executive Assistant. Each of these positions provides an opportunity for a young person to be involved in the foundational stages of an organisation with development and networking opportunities.

• The Policy Officer will provide high-level policy coordination and development across the organisation and establish the policy department.
• The Operations Officer will provide high-level strategic direction and management across the organisation and establish the operations department.
• The Executive Assistant will provide high-level services and support to the senior leadership and corporate governors of the organisation, including the Executive Director, CEO and the Board of Directors.

All positions are for a period of 12 months, commencing in early August 2008, with probationary periods of 3 months.

Applicants must be aged between 16 and 24 years old and preferably based in Victoria. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews and induction during the period of Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd August 2008 in Melbourne.

For further information, see http://www.leftright.org.au/. To register your interest, email a over letter and CV to recruiting@leftright.org.au.

Applications for these positions close at 5PM EST on Friday 25th July.