*** THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE IN YEAR 11 IN 2027 AND ARE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL FOUR SESSIONS IN PERSON AT Q5’S SYDNEY OFFICE ***

Who are Q5?

We are a global management consultancy that works with organisations to help them solve business challenges, from how they are organised and how their people work together to how they prepare for the future.

What is the Q5 Australia Youth Panel?

The Q5 Australia Youth Panel is a year-long program for a small group of Year 11 students to learn more about the world of work, develop practical skills and share their perspectives on the future workplace. 2027 will be the first year of the Youth Panel in Australia, building on Q5’s established Youth Panel in the UK.

What does being a Youth Panellist involve?

You’ll attend four in-person sessions at Q5’s Sydney office during 2027. Each session will run from 10am to 3pm, with lunch provided.

Across the year, you’ll take part in interactive activities, learn practical skills, work on a business case study and meet Q5 consultants. You’ll also be paired with a Q5 mentor who will support you throughout the program.

You must be available to attend all four sessions:

• 22 January 2027
• 16 April 2027
• 9 July 2027
• 1 October 2027

You will be paid for your time attending each session, and Q5 will cover reasonable public transport expenses within Greater Sydney associated with attending the sessions.

Requirements

What are we looking for in our Panellists?

We’re looking for Year 11 students who are:

• Curious about the world of work and interested in learning new things
• Willing to share their ideas, opinions and perspectives
• Keen to meet and work with students from different schools and backgrounds
• Able to commit to all four sessions and respond to Q5 communications about the Youth Panel
• You don’t need any previous work experience, knowledge of consulting or a clear idea of what you want to do in the future.

What happens after I apply?

Applications close on 9 December 2026.

The Q5 team will review applications and successful applicants will be notified by 16 December 2026.

We’re looking to select eight students for the 2027 Youth Panel.

As all participants will be under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to apply. If you’re selected, we’ll ask your parent or guardian to provide signed consent before you take part in the program.

* We will close applications for this role when we reach capacity, so please do apply as soon as possible.  

Benefits

As a Youth Panellist, you’ll have the opportunity to:

1. Gain experience of what it’s like to work in a global management consultancy
2. Build practical skills including problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and presenting
3. Meet other Year 11 students from different schools and backgrounds
4. Work on a real-world business case study and develop your own recommendations
5. Share your perspective on the future of work and help challenge how Q5 and our clients think
6. Receive support and advice from a Q5 mentor throughout the year

A quick note on using AI

We know AI is increasingly part of how people work, study and develop ideas, and you’re welcome to use it to support your application. However, we want to get to know you, so please make sure your answers reflect your own experiences, ideas and personality.

We’re much more interested in hearing what you genuinely think than receiving a perfectly polished answer.