If you are looking for a way to build your leadership skills, make connections and contribute to the student community, the Study Melbourne Ambassador Program could be the ideal opportunity.
Our team of Ambassadors plays a vital role in representing Study Melbourne, advocating for their fellow international students and growing our supportive and vibrant community.
Here is everything you need to know about becoming an Ambassador.
What does it mean to be a Study Melbourne Ambassador?
Each year, we select 10 international students currently studying in Victoria for the Ambassador Program. Successful applicants get the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and events to support Study Melbourne and the international student community.
Contributing to the community is a core responsibility for Ambassadors. During the Program, Ambassadors assist in planning and delivering student events and representing Study Melbourne at official functions. They are also asked to speak at events or moderate a panel discussion.
Additionally, Ambassadors are asked to share their experiences, feedback and insights with Study Melbourne, government groups and other external stakeholders. In this way, Ambassadors can advocate for their fellow international students and shape programs that will better meet their needs.
Finally, Ambassadors play an important role in driving engagement and growth across Study Melbourne’s media channels by sharing their unique story and perspective with others.
Benefits of becoming a Study Melbourne Ambassador
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[Inspiring music, visual of speaker talking to camera, followed by various footage cutaways of their study experience in Melbourne]
Speaker 1: The highlight of my experience as a Study Melbourne ambassador in 2023 was not just one single event or activity. It was just the people, the people that I met, the people I could connect with, the relationships I built, and also the international students that I could help.
Speaker 2: For me, being an ambassador of Study Melbourne brings so much value because coming out here, we need an opportunity to actually integrate and network with the community and our new environment, and Study Melbourne just brings so many opportunities.
Speaker 3: Yeah, so one year ago I came here as an international student just like everyone else. That's where I found Study Melbourne and other panels. Ever since I was motivated, I starting volunteer and becoming a Study Melbourne ambassador. One year later, I came back to the same panel. I have become the panellist and start to sharing my journey, and I attend events like industrial networking with industry partners, promoting the benefit of hiring international students. So thank you so much for Study Melbourne giving me the opportunities.
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Thank you to all our 2023 ambassadors
- Adyant Modi
- Amanda Abeysinghe
- Daniel Onovo
- Divyangana Sharma
- Jayden Huang
- Khanh Truong
- Kushal Singhal
- Max Tong
- Minji Kwon
- Sachreet Kaur Nijar
- Yanyan Xie
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Study Melbourne
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Becoming a Study Melbourne Ambassador offers a range of personal benefits including the opportunity to develop invaluable employability skills that will help you throughout your future career. These include collaboration, interpersonal communication, leadership and public speaking.
Being an Ambassador is also an excellent experience to include on a resume. It demonstrates to prospective employers that you are someone they can trust as an ambassador or employee for their company.
Ambassadors receive robust professional development to further enhance their skills and develop networks during the program.
Ambassadors also have the opportunity to meet many new people, from other international students to professionals in a wide range of industries. Not only does this help grow a strong professional network, it also helps you make new friends from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Who is eligible to become a Study Melbourne Ambassador?
All current international students at least 18 years old are eligible to apply. You must be enrolled in an educational institution in Victoria until the end of the current academic year.
Ambassadors must be willing to commit their time to the Program throughout the year and will need to be available for five hours each month from March to December, but this can vary depending on the month.
All Ambassadors must have a Working with Children Check (volunteer category).
Lastly, Ambassadors are expected to always conduct themselves professionally and in line with the core values of our Program, which are:
- Lead with humility,
- Respect every person,
- Exercise commitment, and
- Embrace diversity
The selection process
Applications open in January of each year. To be successful, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the selection criteria. These include possessing a high level of:
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisation and time management skills
- Personal responsibility
- Punctuality and reliability
- Stakeholder engagement to help improve the international student experience
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
How to apply
The applications for the 2024 Study Melbourne Ambassador program are closed. Applications will open in December 2024.
The application process includes an online application form, a one page CV/resume, details of one personal or professional referee and a short video (max. 2 minutes) explaining why you think you will make a great Ambassador.
Read the program terms and conditions carefully before you apply.
If you have questions or want more information, please email us.
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