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Bridging talent with transformational impact.

Ripple Opportunities is the place where dynamic young minds and the country’s most innovative and impactful companies meet. We’re redefining the future of work with purpose at its core.

You don't have to waste time waiting.

Discover hundreds of impactful

opportunities to grow towards your potential

We’re the only platform curating thousands of opportunities, filtered for impact and aligned with your values.
Here you can explore jobs, accelerators, fellowships, grants, and global missions with game-changing orgs that don’t just build your career – they ignite your impact on the world.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to

Stop climbing ladders and start discovering what's possible

Step 1: One Click, Endless Possibilities

Join for free and snag 20+ member-only opportunities every two weeks. Plus, be the first to access exclusive trainings and resources. No ladder climbing—just horizon expanding.

Step 2: You Do You, We Do the Rest

Complete your profile with career stage, impact passions, and yes, even your coffee fix. The more we know, the better we can tailor opportunities that suit you—and maybe even some exclusive matches.

Step 3: Fast Track your impact

Consider our Fast Track membership. Unlock a curated world of opportunities. It's not just jobs; it's life-changing experiences. Time saved, life changed.

Join us now. One click, endless impact.

More than a job board.

We care about where you're going. Not just your next step.

More than just a job board, Ripple is your mate for growth in the first stage of your career until you’re established. 

Opportunities for young people

We're the only platform to find all kinds of purpose-aligned jobs, internships, global delegations, advisory + more in one place, sifted for impact and career stage.

Grow your social impact career

We help you build a career and community initiatives that are authentic to you, bring fulfilment and create positive impact across a range of areas such as international affairs, environment, cyber, mental health + more.

Advice to build a career you love

We're here to reduce the info overwhelm and accelerate your journey with guidance and actionable advice. We're not here to send you into more and more study that doesn't lead to employment; our goal is to accelerate you into secure and meaningful work (or build an awesome impact initiative alongside your work, if that's you're thing).

Find Opportunities

We're the only platform to find purpose-aligned jobs, internships, global delegations, advisory + more in one place. Your next opportunity awaits.

Grow Your Community

Up to 75% of jobs are discovered through networks. We've got an incredible community who are ready to join forces and support your goals.

Craft Your Career

We've got tools and guidance - from Power Up inspo parties, resources and special guests who've trail-blazed - so you can craft your own path. Build a future with impact.

Come join us!

We're on a mission to connect
passionate emerging professionals with the most innovative and impactful opportunities

Clare
    Clare

    Scientist in Residence, Venture Capital

    "Getting involved in a Ripple program was career defining for me. It was a choice I'll no doubt look back on for years to come and say "That was it - that was the moment my choices dove-tailed into a meaningful path forward for me".

    James
      James

      Regional Journalist

      "I loved Career Lab. It helped me shape what I was actually looking for in a job (which I landed) and the things I wanted to prioritise in my life and applications."

      Jahin
        Jahin

        CEO, Youth Entrepreneurship

        "I wouldn't be where I am now without Ripple. Your investment in me since the beginning will never go unnoticed - you've been instrumental".

        Iremide
          Iremide

          Gender Equality

          "From a place of gratitude and deep, deep thanks - I have never felt more supported, inspired and uplifted in my career. The humour and humility of the team make what should be a terrifying experience personable and easy"

          Nic
            Nic

            Film Maker and Climate Fellow

            "Thank you! Keep up the great, important work that you do, and empowering young people like myself to pursue our passions and goals"

            Julia
              Julia

              Social Enterprise

              "I got so down on myself I stopped going for jobs. Career anxiety. Comparison anxiety. Climate anxiety. These are all the things that impacted how I felt and all the things that Ripple addresses"

              Fin
                Fin

                Consultant & Committee Member

                "Just came out of a cyber security conference, was literally working in retail this time last year. So glad I listened to my gut and took the plunge!"

                Amber
                  Amber

                  Scholarship recipient

                  "I have been meaning to send you all a thank you email - I found the scholarship when it was featured in the newsletter so if not for Ripple, I would never even had the opportunity to apply!

                  Yasmeen
                    Yasmeen

                    Legal Student Intern

                    "I wanted to let you know that I have secured not one but two opportunities! So grateful I was able to attend Career Lab, thank you for all the opportunities you have sent and for always checking in on how I was doing."

                    Anon Legend
                      Anon Legend

                      "I can't recommend this site enough. Every week I find myself researching positions in fields I never thought existed."

                      Haden
                        Haden

                        Youth Parliamentarian

                        "Incredibly encouraging and inspirational. The team ran an amazingly rewarding program while simultaneously arguing about the athletic legitimacy of Formula 1. The lessons and new connections I have made have been so worth it."

                        Chloe
                          Chloe

                          Scholarship Recipient

                          "This was my first Ripple event and it was absolutely phenomenal! I think it's the first online event I have been actively engaged in the whole time because it really was so interactive, interesting and inviting.

                          Anon Legend
                            Anon Legend

                            "So relieving to see so many opportunities besides the regulars we hear about on the graduate grapevine."

                            Iremide
                              Iremide

                              Gender Equality

                              "From a place of gratitude and deep, deep thanks - I have never felt more supported, inspired and uplifted in my career. The humour and humility of the team make what should be a terrifying experience personable and easy"

                              Jahin
                                Jahin

                                CEO and Youth Advocate

                                "I wouldn't be where I am now without Ripple. Your investment in me since the beginning will never go unnoticed - you've been instrumental".

                                Clare
                                  Clare

                                  Scientist in Residence, Venture Capital

                                  "Getting involved in a Ripple program was career defining for me. It was a choice I'll no doubt look back on for years to come and say "That was it - that was the moment my choices dove-tailed into a meaningful path forward for me".

                                  Nic
                                    Nic

                                    Film Creator and Climate Fellow

                                    "Thank you! Keep up the great, important work that you do, and empowering young people like myself to pursue our passions and goals"

                                    Julia
                                      Julia

                                      Social Enterprise

                                      "I got so down on myself I stopped going for jobs. Career anxiety. Comparison anxiety. Climate anxiety. These are all the things that impacted how I felt and all the things that Ripple addresses"

                                      Fin
                                        Fin

                                        Consultant and Committee Member

                                        "Just came out of a cyber security conference, was literally working in retail this time last year. So glad I listened to my gut and took the plunge!"

                                        Amber
                                          Amber

                                          Researcher and Education Advocate

                                          "I have been meaning to send you all a thank you email - I found the scholarship when it was featured in the newsletter so if not for Ripple, I would never even had the opportunity to apply!

                                          Yasmeen
                                            Yasmeen

                                            Legal Student Intern

                                            "I wanted to let you know that I have secured not one but two opportunities! So grateful I was able to attend Career Lab, thank you for all the opportunities you have sent and for always checking in on how I was doing."

                                            Anon Legend
                                              Anon Legend

                                              In Quarter Life Crisis Mode

                                              "I can't recommend this site enough. Every week I find myself researching positions in fields I never thought existed."

                                              Haden
                                                Haden

                                                Youth Parliament Member

                                                "Incredibly encouraging and inspirational. The team ran an amazingly rewarding program while simultaneously arguing about the athletic legitimacy of Formula 1. The lessons and new connections I have made have been so worth it."

                                                James
                                                  James

                                                  Regional Journalist

                                                  "I loved Career Lab. It helped me shape what I was actually looking for in a job (which I landed) and the things I wanted to prioritise in my life and applications."

                                                  Chloe
                                                    Chloe

                                                    Scholarship Recipient

                                                    "This was my first Ripple event and it was absolutely phenomenal! I think it's the first online event I have been actively engaged in the whole time because it really was so interactive, interesting and inviting.

                                                    Anon Legend
                                                      Anon Legend

                                                      Policy Officer and Support Worker

                                                      "So relieving to see so many opportunities besides the regulars we hear about on the graduate grapevine."

                                                      A Strategic Investment in Your Future

                                                      Select Your Path to Impact

                                                      Your actions can create a ripple effect, impacting the world in unimaginable ways so we’ve made it simple and much faster to find purpose-aligned opportunities and networks. Each moment delayed is a missed opportunity for growth, new experiences and bigger impact. 

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                                                      The essential toolkit and bespoke support to amplify your potential

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                                                      From Our Community

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                                                      Want a job at the United Nations?

                                                      Want a job at the United Nations? What a former UN staffer wants graduates to know Embarking on a career path with the United Nations (UN) can often seem like a lofty dream, shrouded in questions like, “What qualifications do I need to work in the UN?” or “Is a

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                                                      A guide to tech for non-techies.

                                                      A guide to tech for non-techies. Vincent Zhang Vincent Zhang is the senior policy advisor at Tech Council of Australia and the founder and CEO of tech non-profit Tech4SocialGood, and this legend has been dropping some serious knowledge bombs and bursts of inspo on our community portal! Vincent is a firm

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                                                      Our members, carving their own path

                                                      Orlando

                                                      Orlando is an OG Rippler and Emerging Civic Leader grad. Alongside his work as a Sustainability Manager at a global acquculture firm tackling climate change, he also cofounded a social enterprise. He has secured a bunch of opps including a Social Change Fellowship to help him level up.

                                                      Pragya

                                                      Pragya is passionate about women's safety and while completing our Career Lab, secured an internship at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership. She's now working in policy, continues her advocacy and you'll find her at a bunch of Ripple events.

                                                      Antony

                                                      Antony was working in a job he enjoyed but he was dreaming of something bigger. After joining Career Lab he secured a breakthrough journalism internship that led to a cadetship and he's now an Urban Affairs reporter, including covering local and state elections.

                                                      Abby

                                                      Abby got involved with Ripple via 'Tech for Social Good', an initiative she cofounded with uni mates. From there, she talked tech with Tesla Chairperson Robyn Denholm at our Civics Launchpad, and secured grant funding she learned about via a Power Up sesh.

                                                      Quiz: What type of opportunities should you focus on?

                                                      Truth: Not all opportunities are a fit for everyone, and not all help is impactful.

                                                      After supporting thousands of individuals across dozens of sectors to find their match for socially and environmentally impactful opportunities, we’ve seen how a ‘spray and pray’ approach can undermine your momentum and potential for impact.

                                                      If you want to focus your time, growth and create real impact, take this short quiz to discover what type of opportunities suit your impact style (AKA your impact secret sauce). Plus, we’ll share some very scientific, tastey hints on where your secret sauce for impact lies. Nom nom.

                                                      Guide: 50+ scholarships and funding opportunities for young people in Aus.

                                                      Changing the trajectory of our future will take many types of interventions. We all have a unique secret sauce that can push this mission forward (or get wasted on the wrong fit). We see hundreds of new opportunities each week across dozens of sectors so we’ve designed this handy quiz to help guide you towards what type of opportunities you should be looking out for, and give you some very scientific, crafty hints on where your secret sauce for impact lies. Nom nom.

                                                      Don't climb career ladders,

                                                      sail the open ocean

                                                      Jahin

                                                      "I wouldn't be where I am now without Ripple. Your investment in me since the beginning will never go unnoticed - you've been instrumental".

                                                      Jahin was trying to find his first job when he won a Ripple mentoring sesh. He landed the role in health policy but didn't stop there; getting involved in our Launchpad, leveraging this into public speaking inc. TedX + more. He now inspires thousands through his role as CEO of the Australian School for Entrepreneurs. And he's partnered with the F1, so #Ripplegoals.

                                                      Iremide

                                                      "From a place of gratitude and deep, deep thanks - I have never felt more supported, inspired and uplifted in my career. The humour and humility of the team make what should be a terrifying experience personable and easy".

                                                      After being a long-time newsletter scroller, Iremide attended a Power Up and used this to help shape her application for the Plan Australia Youth Activist Series, which she was successful in. She's a founding team member of United Africa Farm, and after completing our Career Lab program she landed a role at Future Women.

                                                      Nic

                                                      "Thank you! Keep up the great, important work that you do, and empowering young people like myself to pursue our passions and goals"

                                                      Nic has actively combined his passions for creativity, community and sustainability through volunteering. After our Civics Launchpad, he provided strategic advice to the City of Adelaide on their parklands strategy and later in the year celebrated a win at the Nature Festival SA for 'Best Short Film'. Now he's completing the Startmate Climate Fellowship, which he discovered through Ripple, to level up his influence.

                                                      Clare

                                                      "Getting involved in a Ripple program was career defining for me. It was a choice I'll no doubt look back on for years to come and say "That was it - that was the moment my choices dove-tailed into a meaningful path forward for me."

                                                      Clare completed our Emerging Civic Leaders program while she was also working at Deadly Science. She landed a role as Scientist in Residence at Blackbird Ventures and is an incredible advocate for impact in tech.

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                                                      Paradigm Shifters

                                                      Paradigm shifters purpose-driven path is all about tackling our world’s biggest challenges by making patterns from the madness. They have an uncanny ability to zoom out and see the bigger picture where others cannot. It also might mean that you’re great at puzzles 😹🧩

                                                      (sneak peak) opportunity areas for paradigm shifters: 

                                                      • Change Consulting 
                                                      • Policy 
                                                      • Analysis

                                                      Wondering if your a paradigm shifter? Head to your inbox to find out + get your extensive list of opportunity areas, advice and more. 

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