Role Title: Social Impact Advocacy & Research Intern
Organisation: Impact Seed
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Subiaco
Impact Seed is seeking an intern to support advocacy strategy development in two areas critical to a more inclusive economy:
• PBC capacity building & economic development
• Social enterprise and impact investment
Working with Impact Seed team members, you will help build the evidence base, stakeholder intelligence and strategic insights needed to inform advocacy and systems change.
Key responsibilities
• Research policy, funding & organisational landscapes in WA, Australia & internationally.
• Map key organisations, networks, coalitions & advocacy efforts.
• Identify trends, opportunities, barriers & examples of effective advocacy.
• Support stakeholder & power mapping of decision-makers, influencers, allies & partners.
• Synthesise findings into concise briefs, presentations & recommendations.
• Contribute to advocacy priorities & strategy development.
What you'll gain
• Experience applying research to real-world policy & advocacy challenges.
• Exposure to Aboriginal economic development, social enterprise, impact investment & systems change.
• Practical skills in policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, strategy & communicating insights.
• Mentoring from experienced strategy, impact & evaluation practitioners.
This role suits a student with strong research, analysis & communication skills who wants to contribute to meaningful social & economic change. Students studying public policy, law, political science, economics or related disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply
Impact Seed is a proud B-Corp. Based in Perth, we are Western Australia’s peak market builder for impact investment, impact measurement & social enterprise. Since 2015 we have supported impact businesses, government, not-for-profits, foundations and corporates in building, articulating and investing in purpose driven businesses and impact projects, bridging investment and philanthropy.