Career Ambassador Program
About the program
Our Career Ambassadors are the face of DeakinTALENT on campus, operating weekly pop-up stalls, representing us at events and contributing to our social media campaigns.
Becoming a Career Ambassador is an opportunity for you to help other students and has multiple benefits for your own professional development and student experience at Deakin.
Ambassadors also participate in an exclusive professional development program to develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
DeakinTALENT Student Ambassador Program began in 2017 with 24 ambassadors across Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Cloud Campuses. The program provides the opportunity for students to be the front-facing representatives of the DeakinTALENT brand, through our pop-up stalls on Deakin's campuses, the online chat box, and various events, including our EE Expo. Ambassadors come across all faculties and stages in their studies, with a blend of international and domestic students.
Kara, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorBeing an ambassador for DeakinTALENT has given me the confidence to engage with employers.
Bevan, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorDeakinTALENT has given me a really good opportunity to be able to engage with fellow students.
Brandon, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorDeakinTALENT has helped me with my interpersonal skills and working with others, especially with the other student ambassadors.
Georgie, DeakinTALENTThe program provides enhanced opportunities for its ambassadors to engage with career services, teaches them how to increase their professional marketability, leadership skills, and how to engage with employers with confidence.
Manasi, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorMy favourite experience and memory as an ambassador was attending our induction, because during induction we learned so much about the different programs, services, and workshops.
Manooj, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorI like how DeakinTALENT helped me to improve my communication skills, especially in terms of conveying a message formally.
DeakinTALENT AmbassadorBelonging to the DeakinTALENT student ambassador program has helped me better understand the employer expectations and to market myself professionally.
Kim, DeakinTALENT AmbassadorDeakinTALENT has helped me with my leadership skills by having me manage a team of 12 diverse students.
Georgie, DeakinTALENTThe Ambassador Program hires at the end of trimester 3 and the end of trimester 1 each year. The position is listed on our jobs and internships board on the DeakinTALENT website, and if you would like to apply, make sure you utilise all the resources we have available and consider attending one of our workshops.
Eligibility
Our Career Ambassador Program is a paid, year-long opportunity for Deakin students. Our Career Ambassadors come from diverse study backgrounds, both domestic and international. Their unique perspectives enrich our programs, helping to inform and improve our services.
When you apply, you’ll be exposed to a professional recruitment process, which means you’ll have the opportunity to practise your job application and interview skills. You’ll also receive personalised, constructive feedback to enhance your future job applications.
We welcome applications from passionate students for our Career Ambassador Program at the end of each year. Induction and training commences in February, with rostered shifts beginning in T1.
Program benefits
You’ll receive personalised coaching and mentoring to develop the knowledge and skills required to actively seek employment.
Professional development
Participate in tailored activities designed to enhance your employability and leadership skills.
Networking
Expand your social and professional networks through active campus involvement.
Confidence building
Connect with students, staff and employers during pop-up stalls and major events.
Peer leadership
Play a key role in supporting fellow students with an award-winning careers service.
Contact us
Have a question about the Career Ambassador Program? Contact us at dtambassadors@deakin.edu.au