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Applications are open until 11.59PM (AEDT) Sunday 25 January 2026.
Please read the Role description and Terms and Conditions for more information about the Study Melbourne Ambassador program.
We are looking for current international students to help create a rich and supportive community for current and prospective international students. Up to 10 Ambassadors will be selected to join this exciting program for the 2026 academic year.
Benefits
This is a volunteer opportunity for current international students studying at a Victorian tertiary education provider. The program will run from February to December 2026.
The Study Melbourne Ambassador program enables international students to grow their network and develop valuable leadership and interpersonal skills. While no financial remuneration is provided, we will support Ambassadors with development opportunities, including teamwork, communications, and leadership skills training in a professional environment.
Should you be selected as a Study Melbourne Ambassador, you will:
- Be able to develop employability skills by participating in and co-designing Study Melbourne's leadership, employability and social programs with our team and delivery partners
- Have the opportunity to represent Study Melbourne at official events and functions to build your social and professional networks
- Be offered the exclusive professional development training program to develop your leadership and interpersonal skills
- Attend social, cultural and professional networking events to enrich your student experience in Melbourne and Victoria
- Receive a gift bag with Study Melbourne merchandises and a certificate upon completion of the program
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Study Melbourne Ambassador?
Watch four of our 2025 Ambassadors as they relive some of their experiences during their time in the program, and how their participation has made an impact on the international student community.
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[Background music starts]
Sophie Doan:
He was shaking, like literally shivering.
It's my job there to be like, “Vish, calm down, please. You’re gonna be fine.”
And he did amazing.
He was shaking, like literally shivering.
It's my job there to be like, “Vish, calm down, please. You’re gonna be fine.”
And he did amazing.
[On-screen text: Ambassadors rewatch favourite Study Melbourne videos]
Felipe Augusto Fogaca:
I think it was a great experience just figuring out that I can do this kind of stuff.
Developing my communication skills, talking to the camera.
I wasn't confident at the beginning, but I feel like now I got much better at it.
I think it was a great experience just figuring out that I can do this kind of stuff.
Developing my communication skills, talking to the camera.
I wasn't confident at the beginning, but I feel like now I got much better at it.
Now, we’re all friends. We go out.
We went out yesterday. We always go out together. This is amazing.
We went out yesterday. We always go out together. This is amazing.
[On-screen text: Video More Than Just a Library (2025)]
Eva Zhu:
This is actually so funny because, like, it's the start of the Ambassador Program,
where all of us don't really know each other that much.
This is actually so funny because, like, it's the start of the Ambassador Program,
where all of us don't really know each other that much.
[On-screen text: Video More Than Just a Library (2025)]
Sobin Dhanjal:
Sophie, do you remember what we were talking about sitting on the table?
We were talking about food.
That was the only thing we could connect with.
Sophie, do you remember what we were talking about sitting on the table?
We were talking about food.
That was the only thing we could connect with.
[On-screen text: Video Rapid Fire with Study Melbourne Ambassadors (2025)]
Eva Zhu:
I learned so much about Latin American culture, Indian culture, Vietnamese culture.
The diversity spreads a colourfulness in your life.
I learned so much about Latin American culture, Indian culture, Vietnamese culture.
The diversity spreads a colourfulness in your life.
[On-screen text: Video Budgeting in Melbourne - Local Markets (2025)]
Eva Zhu:
Did you actually buy that avocado?
Did you actually buy that avocado?
Sobin Dhanjal:
No.
Because I had to be loud, I remember people looking, turning back and looking at me.
No.
Because I had to be loud, I remember people looking, turning back and looking at me.
What did you say?
Once you go past that step, then it's easy going.
[On-screen text: Video What are you hoping to achieve as a Study Melbourne Ambassador? (2025)]
Sophie Doan:
He was shaking, like literally shivering.
It's my job there to be like, “Vish, calm down, please. You’re gonna be fine.”
And he did amazing.
He was shaking, like literally shivering.
It's my job there to be like, “Vish, calm down, please. You’re gonna be fine.”
And he did amazing.
Felipe Augusto Fogaca:
This is amazing to see because Vish, yesterday he just won International Student of the Year (Regional).
This is amazing to see because Vish, yesterday he just won International Student of the Year (Regional).
Eva Zhu:
Everything connected.
Everything connected.
[On-screen text: Video What are you hoping to achieve as a Study Melbourne Ambassador? (2025)]
Felipe Augusto Fogaca:
Seeing what I said there about creating impact for my community—
like, this is what I really wanted when I started the program,
and I feel like we’ve got a platform to do that.
Seeing what I said there about creating impact for my community—
like, this is what I really wanted when I started the program,
and I feel like we’ve got a platform to do that.
Sobin Dhanjal:
And I feel like these videos don't just reach out in Australia; they’re reaching out worldwide.
We have other communities, like back in other countries.
And I feel like these videos don't just reach out in Australia; they’re reaching out worldwide.
We have other communities, like back in other countries.
Sophie Doan:
One of the ways that I think I get the most out of this, like all the video shootings
that I have with you guys, is that I can explore my potential even better.
One of the ways that I think I get the most out of this, like all the video shootings
that I have with you guys, is that I can explore my potential even better.
And I think that's one of the things that I really want to pass on to the next generation
or the next cohort, I should say, as a student ambassador in Melbourne.
or the next cohort, I should say, as a student ambassador in Melbourne.
Try everything you can, because you would never know.
You would never, never know what you can do if you don't try.
You would never, never know what you can do if you don't try.
[On-screen text: Apply now on the Study Melbourne website]
[On-screen text: Study Melbourne Victoria logo]
[On-screen text: Study Melbourne Victoria logo]
[Background music ends]
[End of transcript]
Eligibility
Tertiary students who meet all the following criteria are invited to apply to the Study Melbourne Ambassador Program 2026:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Are an international student enrolled in a Victorian tertiary institution (university, TAFE, private college) for the academic year 2026
- Will be located in Victoria until the end of 2026
- Will be available for a minimum of 5 hours per month from February to December 2026
- Have / or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (volunteer category)
Key selection criteria
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience engaging with diverse groups of stakeholders (e.g. cultural, racial, religious, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability differences) and promoting events, programs or services to international students and alumni via social media
- Excellent organisational and time management skills; able to multitask and prioritise
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a collaborative environment
- Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes
How to apply
Read the Role description and Terms and Conditions for more information about the Study Melbourne Ambassador program.
To apply, you will need to complete the:
- online application form, including a series of motivational and experiential questions and submit:
- a one-page resume (CV) with contact details of one referee (personal or professional)
- a short video (maximum two minutes) explaining why you would make a great Study Melbourne Ambassador.
Please submit your application by 11.59PM (AEDT) SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified in February 2026. If you require further information regarding this opportunity, please contact: info@studymelbourne.vic.gov.au
We look forward to your application!
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