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FASS Student Partner Program

A leadership and professional development program that connects students with staff and peers to build community and belonging.

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<p>Applications open every Semester 2, for the following year.&nbsp;</p>

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Overview

As a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) student, the Student Partner Program connects you with your FASS community. Student Partners collaborate with staff to develop initiatives that support student engagement, share student perspectives, and create opportunities to get involved in faculty life. Each Student Partner represents their cohort at a Discipline, Course or Faculty level.

Benefits of becoming a Student Partner

  • Develop practical skills and experience working on initiatives that impact the academic success and wellbeing of other students in our community.
  • Collaborate with professional and academic staff in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
  • Access exclusive professional career development opportunities designed for student leaders.
  • Build your network and work alongside other student leaders who are passionate about our community.
  • Be recognised as an emerging future leader.

What's involved

As a Student Partner, your responsibilities are to:

  • complete required training and onboarding
  • commit to the program for the full academic year, completing at least 8-hours per semester
  • contribute to initiatives and engagement activities each semester
  • collaborate with staff and other Student Partners
  • stay connected with students in your faculty community.

Student Partners can get involved in a range of activities, including:

  • supporting events and faculty initiatives
  • contributing to communications and digital content (e.g. social media, newsletters)
  • sharing student feedback and insights
  • engaging students through community and wellbeing activities.

How to apply

When applying, you'll need to:

  • self-identify the skills you have or wish to develop in the role
  • identify your motivations and goals for the program
  • write a 100-word statement of interest in the program.

Your 100-word statement of interest will be shared with your peers. This statement should tell other students in your area of study why they should choose you as one of their Student Partners.

Last updated: 02 June 2026

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