Student Ambassador and Leadership Programs

Do you want to gain invaluable skills, boost your resume and build your social and professional networks?

The Faculty’s Student Ambassador and Leadership Programs give you the opportunity to do all of this while making a positive impact on your student community.

FBE Student Ambassadors

BCom students are invited to get involved in Faculty of Business and Economics events, engage with the student community, and help new students transition to University life.

  • What’s in it for you
    • Volunteer at various FBE events such as Orientation and Open Day
    • Give back to the student community and provide guidance to commencing students
    • Enhance your resume with a Melbourne Plus digital credential in Community Engagement
    • Become a face of FBE and participate in marketing campaigns, photoshoots and media features
    • Develop your teamwork and communication skills
    • Get recognition prizes - the more events you volunteer at, the more prizes you can win

    Melbourne Plus Community Engagement Prizes for Student Ambassadors - bag, pen, bottle, kangaroo, notebook

  • What we are looking for
    • Outgoing personality
    • Knowledge of Faculty of Business and Economics programs
    • Ability to speak to diverse groups of people
    • Willingness to share your own experiences and learn new skills
    • Genuine interest in giving back - as a Student Ambassador you will be helping new students transition to University life
  • Eligibility
    • Completed at least 50 points of study as a BCom student at the time of application
    • Must be available to volunteer in Orientation as the minimum requirement
  • Apply now

    Applications for the FBE Student Ambassador Program in Semester 2, 2023 are closed.

FBE Student Ambassador Leaders

Are you a natural leader? Have you led a group of students before, or do you want to? Do you enjoy speaking to people? Student Ambassador Leaders will represent the BCom student voice and partner with the Faculty and a small group of Student Leaders to lead student ambassadors and Faculty events and activities. As a Student Ambassador Leader, you’ll have an active role in shaping the student experience.

  • What’s in it for you
    • Develop leadership skills
    • Get access to leadership and communication skills workshops
    • Gain experience in leading and facilitating groups
    • Enhance public speaking and communication skills
    • Earn a Melbourne Plus digital credential in People Leadership
  • What we are looking for
    • Public speaking skills
    • Outgoing personality
    • Public speaking skills
    • Strong desire to be a role model amongst your peers
    • Knowledge of Faculty of Business and Economics programs
    • Rich experience with student life across the University (including UMSU, Academic Skills, Careers & Employability Resources, sports clubs, wellbeing and counselling services, where to go for help)
  • Eligibility
    • Completed at least 50 points of study as a BCom student at the time of application
    • Have awareness or been involved in the student community through Faculty programs and events, clubs and societies, etc.
    • Have a genuine interest in giving back - as a Student Ambassador Leader you will be guiding new students through their first year at university
    • Be able to commit to the entire program's activities (listed below)
    • Be available to assist at key University events including recruitment events
  • Attendance requirements and key dates

    Student Ambassador Leaders are expected to devote approximately 16 hours to the program across one academic semester.

    Events and activities include:

    • Orientation
    • Student Leaders Meetings
    • Professional development workshops
    • FBE Student Brunches
    • Other activities requiring Student Leader participation
  • Apply now

    Applications for the Student Ambassador Leadership Program for the 2023 academic year are closed.

Contact us

For more information on the Student Ambassador Program or Student Ambassador Leadership Program, please email fbe-seel@unimelb.edu.au.