Would you like to be a graduate representative on a University committee?

Are you someone with good ideas, looking to make a difference to your graduate student community?

Representing your student group on a Monash central committee is a great way to shape the University experience for all students.

The MGA is calling for expressions of interest for a number of graduate representatives to serve on various University committees in 2025! As an elected graduate student representative, you have the opportunity to offer the committee your unique perspective and views on various issues and aspects of university life, contribute to the decision-making process and actively participate in the initiatives that impact campus life. These roles come with real responsibility – your input can help ensure that the university’s policies, programs and services align with the diverse needs for the graduate student body.

Here’s a few things you should know:

• These roles are only open to graduate students (PhD, Masters, Grad. Dip or Grad. Cert).
• All students must be enrolled in a recognised graduate program on a Victorian campus of Monash University.
• Graduate students can apply for multiple roles.
• The terms for each role will span from 1 January – 31 December 2025.

The appointment process for University committees is conducted by the MGA, an independent external organisation. You can read more about how this all works here.

No prior experience in committee work is required. All we ask is that you come with a professional and respectful attitude, a genuine interest in improving the student experience and a commitment to attend all of the listed meetings for the respective committees below. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to get in touch!

For more information, please contact mga-reps@monash.edu.

Current opportunities:

GRAD REP FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING GRADUATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE (GRC)

Are you a dynamic HDR student with ideas, initiative, and drive who is prepared to be an active representative voice for graduate research students?

The Faculty of Engineering is calling for expressions of interest for the role of student representative on the Faculty of Engineering's graduate research committee (GRC). The committee's primary responsibility is to oversee policy and operational matters relating to graduate research in the faculty.

As a student representative, you will provide the perspective of your student cohort in the decision-making process. This role comes with real responsibility and provides a genuine opportunity to improve the student experience in your department and faculty. You will also have a rewarding opportunity to organise the annual or biennial Engineering Postgraduate Students Conference. The committee is expected to meet six to seven times throughout the year, approximately once every 2 months.

The role is until 31 December 2025. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research in the Faculty of Engineering, Clayton campus and must have completed their confirmation milestone.

The successful applicant will be included and supported as part of the Faculty and MGA representative networks.

For more information on MGA representatives on university committees, please visit this page.

Nominations are now open and will close on Sunday, 23 February 2025.

APPLY HERE

 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact mga-reps@monash.edu.