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Robert Wiblin

Robert Wiblin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Podcasting at 80,000 Hours

  • Education

    • Glenunga International High School

      2000 - 2005
      High School 45/45 in the International Baccalaureate. Dux/Valedictorian, 2005.

    • The Australian National University

      2006 - 2011
      Genetics and Economics (Hons) High Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Student Newspaper Editor, Environment Department Officer * Highest Applied Economics grade (86%) in final 'Honours' year.* High Distinction average over six years of study.* Australian National Undergraduate Scholarship.

  • Experience

    • Woroni (Student Newspaper)

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
      Editor (elected)

    • Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (Australia)

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
      Analyst

      Assessing the effectiveness of programs and recommending whether they should continue, and if so, how they should change.

    • Commonwealth Treasury

      May 2011 - Dec 2011
      Analyst

      Domestic Economy Division.Writing forecasts and briefs for ministers.

    • Productivity Commission

      Jan 2012 - Sept 2012
      Research Economist

      In the Graduate Program, undertaking economic policy research. "The Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians."

    • Giving What We Can

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2013
      Director of Research

      Seeking out the charities that most effectively help people in the developing world.

    • The Centre for Effective Altruism

      Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
      Executive Director

      Overseeing strategy, fundraising, recruitment, new and experimental projects, and operations.

    • 80,000 Hours

      Jul 2015 - now

      I was part of the founding team when 80,000 Hours went through Y Combinator (summer 2015). I now host the 80,000 Hours Podcast.80,000 Hours undertakes in-depth research into how graduates can make the biggest difference possible with their careers.

      • Head of Podcasting

        May 2024 - now

      • Head Of Research

        Jul 2015 - May 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

      Cambridge University Press & Assessment English
      Jan 2009

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Wiblin
      Young Alumnus of the Year Australian National University Apr 2015 http://www.anu.edu.au/alumni/our-alumni/spotlight/robert-wiblin

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student outreach

      Issued by Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Electoral Office on Jan 2011
      Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Electoral OfficeAssociated with Robert Wiblin

    • Oxford Chapter

      Issued by Global Shapers Community on Nov 2013
      Global Shapers CommunityAssociated with Robert Wiblin

    • Founding Board Member (Secretary)

      Issued by Animal Charity Evaluators on Apr 2013
      Animal Charity EvaluatorsAssociated with Robert Wiblin