Role Title: Social and Health Policy Intern
Organisation: Ethnic Communities Council of WA
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: North Perth
The Health & Social Policy Intern will support the organisation’s work in advancing evidence-based policy and program development, with a focus on community wellbeing and equity. The intern will work closely with the Senior Manager and project leads to conduct research, analyse policy trends, and contribute to the development of policy briefs, submissions, and organisational strategies.
The intern will primarily engage with internal staff and key stakeholders across the health, social, and community services sectors. This may include reviewing community consultation findings, supporting stakeholder engagement activities, and contributing to projects that inform advocacy and program delivery.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied policy work, including research, analysis, and real-world implementation in a not-for-profit or community-focused setting.
The Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia, established in 1975, has been providing advocacy services for multicultural groups and communities in Western Australia for over 44 years and is a member of the national Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA). Our mission is to work with member non-government stakeholders for a fair and just society, one in which all people are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the community and are supported to reach their full potential, where diversity is valued and people live in harmony.