Mandala is Australia’s most dynamic economics and policy consulting firm that tackles the country’s most pressing challenges through rigorous analysis and strategic thinking. We bring together strategy consulting methodologies and unique datasets to find answers that shape economics, public policy, and regulation.
Our leadership team has deep expertise from top-tier consulting firms, government, and academia. Our team, based in Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, services clients across Australia and around the world. We already count some of the world's biggest commercial brands as our clients, alongside Australian federal and state governments, major not-for-profits, leading technology firms and start-ups across diverse sectors.
We’re helping clients navigate intricate regulatory environments, design data-informed policies, and measure impact where it matters most. Our work drives meaningful change in Australia's economic and social landscape, creating outcomes that extend far beyond our individual projects.
As an Economics & Policy Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting client projects through research, data analysis, and policy development. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world consulting environment while working on complex regulatory and commercial questions, policy challenges, and impactful social outcomes.
What you'll do:
- Support client projects by conducting research and analysing economic data
- Assist in developing policy recommendations and strategic advice
- Work with large datasets to extract meaningful insights
- Contribute to presentations and client deliverables
- Collaborate with our high-calibre team on diverse projects spanning government, commercial, and not-for-profit sectors
Who you are and what you have:
- Penultimate or final year student (undergraduate or postgraduate) from any faculty
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Stata, R, Python) is a plus but not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for economics, policy, or consulting
- Proactive, flexible approach with ability to work independently and in teams
- Interest in current economic trends and public policy issues
