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.

BCom Student Ambassadors

BCom students are invited to volunteer and get involved in Faculty of Business and Economics events. There’s no minimum hour requirement and no long-term commitment. Instead, participate in as little or as much as you want to earn recognition prizes.

  • What’s in it for you
    • Give back to the student community
    • Develop communication skills
    • Gain experience in working in a team
    • Make friends and build professional and personal networks
    • Become the face of the Faculty of Business and Economics
    • Enhance your resume
    • Earn recognition prizes
  • 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
  • Eligibility
    • Completed at least 50 points of study as a BCom student  at the time of application
    • Have a genuine interest in giving back - as a Student Ambassador you will be guiding new students through their first year at university
    • Must be available to participate in Orientation as the minimum requirement
  • Apply now

    Applications for the BCom Student Ambassador Program are ongoing, but be sure to apply quickly to secure your spot!

    You may apply for the BCom Student Ambassador Program and/or the Student Ambassador Leadership Program.

    Apply for the BCom Student Ambassador Program

    Applicants will receive an application outcome via email.

BCom 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
    • Melbourne Plus digital badge you can add on LinkedIn
    • Develop leadership skills
    • Leadership and communication skills workshops
    • Gain experience in leading and facilitating groups
    • Enhance public speaking and communication skills
    • Stand out from the crowd and increase employability
  • 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
    • Student events and activities, like breakfasts, RUOK Day, etc.
    • Other activities requiring Student Leader participation
  • Apply now

    Applications for the Student Ambassador Leadership Program close on Monday 9 January 2023.

    Note: The selection process requires the upload of a video.

    You may apply for the BCom Student Ambassador Program and/or the Student Ambassador Leadership Program.

    Apply for the BCom Student Ambassador Leadership Program

Contact us

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