Being a Youth Rep to the UN is pretty cool. In 2027, it could be you!

APPLY NOW TO BECOME AUSTRALIA'S NEXT YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

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Meet the Youth Rep

Every day, young people's experiences, opinions and knowledge are misrepresented within our global society

United Nations

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The Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations is a volunteer position within UN Youth Australia, tasked with representing young people within Australia in domestic and international spheres. It is annually appointed in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Role in Brief

Type: Volunteer, Non-remunerated
Location: Australia-wide, remote*
Load: 25 hours/week*
Tenure: 12 months – Dec 2026 start (unless negotiated otherwise)

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Key Aspects

Leading the Listening Tour, an annual face-to-face consultation of young people in Australia.
Delivering an address at the 3rd Committee (Social Development) of the General Assembly.
Advocating for youth-friendly policy through conversations with members of the Australian community in the political, non-profit and corporate sectors.
Collating findings and work in a Youth Representative Report, to be distributed in October.

We are looking for you if you are:

Dedicated to representing UN Youth Australia

Keen to amplify the thoughts of young Australians

Experience in engaging young people

Have a clear vision for the role as a Youth Representative

An experienced and engaging public speaker and networker

Knowledgeable about Australia’s engagement with the United Nations

How to Apply

Open Now

Stage 1 – Closes September 13 (strict deadline)!

Expression of Interest

a resume and a written letter of motivation, of up to 2 pages each

Stage 2

Video Extended Response

2-minute video responses to up to 10 questions – pretty simple

Stage 3

Experience Assessment

facilitate a Listening Tour consultation in front of a room of “fake delegates”

Stage 4

Final Fit Interview

an in-depth conversation with us on your fit for the role

Do you have any questions? Get in touch!

For enquiries around the Selection Process, please contact the Chief Youth Representation Officer, Grace Harkins via email at cyro@unyouth.org.au.