Pathways to Politics: Careers, Insights & Advice

Pathways to Politics: Careers, Insights & Advice

📅 Wednesday, 14 August 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue TBC (University of Melbourne precinct)

Thinking about a career in politics, diplomacy, or public service? Wondering how others got their start — and what they wish they knew sooner?

Join the Global Affairs Society for an evening of real talk and practical insights with professionals working across political offices, government departments, international organisations, and advocacy spaces. This panel-style event will explore different career paths in and around politics, the skills that matter most, and the realities of entering a competitive, high-impact field.

Whether you're looking to work in policy, campaign strategy, the foreign service, or anything in between, this event offers an inside look at how to build a meaningful career with impact — and what it really takes to get there.

The evening will include:

• A panel discussion with guest speakers

• Time for informal networking

• Light refreshments

This is a free event open to all students with an interest in global affairs, public service, and political engagement.

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