Renz Ramos

Youth Policy Advisor | HiQ Concierge | 30th Youth Member for Murrumba

Greater Brisbane Area

About

Youth policy advisor, advocate, student, and young Queenslander. I have experience supporting community, administrative, and professional environments. Substantive youth advisory roles include the: -Australian Government Sports Participation Youth Advisory Group; -U.S. Consulate-General Youth Advisory Council; -Headspace Greater Brisbane Consortium Board; and -YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. Currently studying a BJus/LLB(Hons) and employed with HiQ at QUT.

Experience

  • HiQ Concierge at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Provided frontline client-based support service delivery. Resolved enquiries and triaged intakes with high service standards, routing to advisers and escalating to specialised university services when required. Involved efficient navigation of internal enterprise information systems to ensure client satisfaction while ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations.

  • Australian Government Sports Participation Youth Advisory Group Member at Australian Government
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Representing Queensland, was appointed to the Sports Participation Youth Advisory Group for a 2026-2028 term. Provided strategic advice to Australian Government departments and federal ministers on national policy implementation, in a working partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Supported and facilitated the delivery of policy solutions aligned with the ASC’s “Playwell” national sport participation strategy. Committed to advancing pragmatic, inclusive strategies that expand equitable, accessible, and sustainable sport participation opportunity outcomes for young Australians. Represented youth perspectives in policy development consultations and decision-making processes. This role recognises the critical role sport plays in Australian life, contributing to social connection, community, identity, mental and physical health, and broader economic benefits.

  • U.S. Consulate-General Youth Advisory Council Member at U.S. Embassy in Australia
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Worked on advancing the United States-Australia allied partnership by advising U.S. diplomats and officials to meet policy objectives. Facilitated effective and sustainable engagement with young Australians based in the Brisbane-Sydney area.

  • headspace (Contract · 8 mos)
    • Consortium Board Representative
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Youth Reference Group Member
      Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

      Provided informed youth perspectives to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of local mental health initiatives based in the Redcliffe region. Contributed to consultations, focus groups, and community engagement activities aimed at improving youth wellbeing, addressing social determinants of priority issues, promoting early intervention, and strengthening youth voice in mental health policy and service design.

  • YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (Contract · 1 yr 7 mos)
    • Advisory Council Member
      2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • 30th Youth Member for Murrumba
      2025 - 2025 · Less than a year

      Involved in various modes of community engagement, representation, dialogue, and youth advocacy as a Youth Parliamentarian. Runner-up to the Dr Joe Goodall Community Spirit Award for total community engagement. Liaised with various organisations, State and Federal Members of Parliament, Councillors, Mayors, Senators, and individuals across all levels of government. Provided advice to the Queensland Government's Office for Youth. Made representations with and on behalf of my corresponding Member, the Hon Dr Steven Miles MP, Leader of the Opposition, 40th Premier of Queensland.