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Vacancy on the MGA Executive Committee | four positions available

We have four vacancies on the MGAEC! If you're interested in representing your graduate student community read on...

The MGA Executive Committee governs the Monash Graduate Association by setting policy and offering strategic guidance. The committee’s aims are to serve the interests and welfare of graduate students at Monash by advising and directing activities and projects towards their specific needs.

Does this sound like something you would like to be part of?

We would love to hear from you if you are:

  • someone with good ideas, initiative and drive;
  • willing to make important decisions and want your voice heard at a university level; 
  • passionate about making a difference within the graduate student community; and
  • able to commit to attending all of the monthly MGAEC meetings for the year
  • meet the criteria to fill one of the two roles listed below.

Take up the reins and apply to be co-opted to the MGA Executive Committee!

There are currently four positions available with a term of office from the time of appointment to June 2025.

 

 


Parkville Campus Representative

We are currently seeking a Parkville Campus Representative. Campus representatives are responsible for:

  • liaising with office-bearers regarding campus-based issues;
  • convening and chairing an advisory group of campus-based graduates;
  • initiating campus-based activities and events for the puspose of improving the graduate experience at Monash University;
  • developing and maintaining communication with the campus-based graduates;
  • other responsibilities as may be determined by the MGAEC from time to time.

Read more about campus representative roles in Section 15 of the MGA Constitution.

General Representatives

We are also looking for three General Representatives to serve on the MGAEC. Special consideration will be given to those interested in taking up the Queer Officer role. The eligibility criteria and position description can be found in Section 14 of the MGA Constitution

Interested?

  • All applications must be made via the MGAEC co-option form (below) and emailed to Janice Boey at Janice.Boey@monash.edu. Any further questions about the vacant positions can also be directed to this email. 
  • Applicant must be available to attend an MGAEC meeting as an observer. The next meeting is scheduled for early December (exact date and time TBC). 
  • Applications close on 11:59pm AEST on Sunday, 1 December 2024.

Download the MGAEC Co-option Form (DOC)

The MGA team

Got a question or request about anything at all? Get in contact with one of our staff members – we’d love to hear from you. Alternatively, drop by the MGA office at Clayton or Caulfield so we can help!

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Work for the MGA

The MGA employs Monash graduate students to fill the receptionist roles at the Clayton and Caulfield offices. When a vacancy arises we advertise the position through our email newsletter and on our website.

The Monash Graduate Association (MGA) is the representative body for all graduate research and coursework students enrolled at Monash University. So, what sets us apart from the University services? The MGA is an independent, not-for-profit association governed by graduate students, for graduate students. Our primary aim is to be there for you! If you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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