Ready to make ethics matter in your community?

We’re seeking thoughtful, curious young professionals early in their careers who want to spark meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most. As a Young Ambassador with The Ethics Centre, you’ll grow your capacity for ethical decision making, build your leadership skills, and influence how your peers think about ethics in their professional lives.

About the program

Young Ambassadors are emerging leaders who work with us to develop insight into themselves, learn frameworks to address ethical dilemmas within their own lives, and champion ethics amongst their peers.

As a participant, you will experience:  

  • Live quarterly workshops at The Ethics Centre in Sydney with leaders across Australia to deepen your ethical leadership skills 
  • Monthly virtual meetings to support you in translating ethical insight into tangible change 
  • Mentorship from leaders dedicated to leading and working ethically 
  • A community of your peers to keep you accountable to your values and grow your professional network 

Who should apply?

We’re looking for young professionals who are: 

  • In their first 5 years of post-grad work experience 
  • Employed in a banking or financial services institution 
  • Interested in developing their ethical leadership capability 
  • Able to dedicate the time necessary to successfully complete the program 

You don’t need formal experience in ethics—just a genuine commitment to growing your skills and having a positive impact on your community. 

Timeline

  • Applications open: Tuesday 24 March 2026 
  • Applications close: Sunday 12 April 2026 
  • Interviews: Week of 20 April 2026 
  • Notifications: Monday 27 April 2026 

HOW TO APPLY

We’d love to hear from you. Our application is straightforward—we ask about your goals, contributions to date, and the ethical dilemmas you believe are important in your life and work. 

Please note that while we support the use of AI for brainstorming and constructive feedback, all submitted materials must be the applicant’s own work.

Got questions? Email us at youngprofessionals@ethics.org.au. 

APPLY NOW

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

If your application resonates with us, we’ll invite you to a 15-minute interview with our team during the week of 20 April. We’re looking for genuine passion and a willingness to grow–not perfection or previous experience. You’ll meet our team, learn more about the program, and share more about your vision for your own leadership.