Forging reform

The 21st century is a special time in human history. A set of challenges are present or emerging that will transform and disrupt global civilization and national societies.

Policy Foundry is a policy development and advisory unit focused on these global challenges. We develop high-quality and detailed policy proposals that would position Australia for the 21st century and work with advocacy organisations to shape Australian policy.

Our vision is Australia leading by example, with an Australian Government that has prioritised these challenges and leads the world in addressing them. We bridge the gap between academic knowledge and pragmatic, actionable policy.

Expression of interest: Policy Foundry Co-founder and Executive Director

Policy Foundry is an Australia-based organisation focused on shaping policy on the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We are seeking a co-founder to expand the work of Policy Foundry after its proof-of-concept stage, which is ending in December 2022. It is a unique opportunity to lead a successful and important organisation at its early stages. This role is likely to appeal to mid-career professionals with strong experience in either leadership or policy, and looking to take on a daring new challenge that could fundamentally shape Australian, and ultimately global, policy.

  • The role: Leading and expanding the work of Policy Foundry
  • Location: Remote, preferably Australia
  • Timeframe: Flexible, ideally starting early 2023
  • Salary: For discussion with candidates; we expect to seek funding for an annual salary in the range of AU$120-180k.
  • Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the right person is found.

Note: We are currently seeking funding for Policy Foundry to continue beyond its proof-of-concept stage. The role is contingent on this funding. The prospective candidate would ideally be involved in the funding proposal development and application process.

Read more about this position

To apply, email apply@policyfoundry.com.au with a CV and a short written note (no more than 200 words) on why you are interested in the role and why you share our vision.

We are focused on these pressing 21st century global challenges:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Climate change
  • Epistemic security and safeguarding liberal democracy
  • Extreme risk management and governance
  • Food system
  • Frontier technologies, including cyber and quantum
  • Great power relations, strategic competition and global governance
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Pandemics and biological risks
  • Space

Individually, the challenges provide massive opportunities for those countries that can navigate successfully, and potentially catastrophic risks for those that don’t. As a set, the challenges will see our civilisation impacted at a scale, level and speed never seen before in human history.

We would love to speak with anyone interested in working with us or learning more about our work.

Contact us

Or email: contact@policyfoundry.com.au