We’re excited to announce the launch of the Q5 Australia Youth Panel, bringing our Youth Panel programme to Australia for the very first time in 2027.
The new programme will bring together a small group of Year 11 students from across Sydney, giving them the opportunity to develop new skills, explore the world of work and, importantly, share their own perspectives on what the workplace of the future should look like.
Building on our established Youth Panel in the UK, which has been running for several years, our first Australian panel will create a new space for young people to learn, collaborate and challenge our thinking.
Hearing from the next generation
The world of work is changing rapidly. From the impact of technology and AI to evolving expectations around careers, leadership and the workplace, today’s young people will experience working lives that could look very different from those of previous generations.
That’s why the Youth Panel isn’t just about what young people can learn from Q5. It’s also about what we can learn from them.
Throughout the year, our Youth Panellists will be encouraged to share their views on work, careers and the issues shaping their future. Their perspectives will help challenge how we think at Q5 and contribute to the conversations we have with our clients about the future of organisations and work.
Learning through real-world challenges
Across four interactive sessions at our Sydney office during 2027, the panel will get an introduction to consulting and explore some of the skills our teams use every day.
Rather than spending the sessions listening to presentations, the programme will centre around discussion, collaboration and practical challenges. Panellists will work together on a real-world business case study, developing their approach throughout the year before bringing their ideas together for a final Dragons’ Den-style presentation to the Q5 team.
Along the way, they’ll explore problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, teamwork and presenting ideas with confidence.
Each panellist will also be paired with a Q5 consultant who will act as their mentor throughout the year, providing another opportunity to learn about different career journeys and ask questions about university, work and the future.
Shaping the programme from the beginning
As our inaugural Australian Youth Panel, the 2027 group will have a particularly exciting role to play.
Not only will they be the first young people to take part in the programme in Australia, but their experiences and feedback will help us shape how the Youth Panel develops in the years ahead.
We’re looking forward to welcoming eight students from different schools and backgrounds, bringing together a mix of experiences, ideas and perspectives.
Applications for the first Q5 Australia Youth Panel are now open and will close on 9 December 2026.
The Youth Panel forms part of our wider commitment to creating positive impact beyond our client work. You can learn more about the Q5 Foundation and our work in Australia.
Interested in being part of our first Australian Youth Panel? Find out more and apply here.
Youth Panel Opportunity – Year 11 students 2027 (Sydney) – Q5
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