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Student Ambassador Program

The student ambassador program offers a host of opportunities for skill and career development, which can allow you to stand out to future employers.  Student ambassadors will also have the chance to to represent and promote the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at a variety of future student, current student, alumni and industry events. 

Find out what past Ambassadors have to say about the program.

Program features

  • Training and skill development program
  • Professional guidance via an industry mentor program
  • Certificate of appreciation from the Dean
  • Priority for positions in the Orientation Mentor Program and the Open Day Ambassador Program
  • Priority for any paid casual work through the faculty
  • Opportunities to support your University and represent the faculty, some of which will provide the chance to network with industry representatives and potential employers

 Workshop Title  Content Date Senior Ambassador Attendance Ambassador Attendance
Project management Learn to manage your own project 16 April Compulsory Not applicable
Future leaders program Develop the skills to shine as a leader. Topics covered include: knowing you as a leader, the link between vision, values, purpose and goals and developing a team culture. 16-17 April Not applicable Compulsory
How to give a presentation to VCE students Learn about the faculty, courses and entry requirements for Monash Parkville Wednesday 6 May Compulsory Compulsory
Public speaking   Learn how to prepare and present a winning presentation. Wednesday 29 April or 20 May Optional Compulsory
A guide to networking

Find out how to start a conversation and build a strong network.

 Wednesday 29 July Optional Compulsory
Team Sailing Sail Training inspires and develops self-confidence and responsibility, understanding and acceptance and a willingness to rely on the team work of your fellow crew members. 23 November Compulsory Compulsory

Ambassador responsibilities

As a student ambassador you will be called upon to share your university experiences with future students, alumni and donors. You may be asked to speak or MC at an event, participate in events such as Open Day, future student information evenings and Victorian College of Pharmacy Foundation retired Pharmacists group meetings. 

Ambassadors will also contribute regularly the faculty’s “Ask a student” blog.

Most importantly Ambassadors will act as quality representatives for the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and strive to positively promote it.

Students failing to meet the requirements of the program may have their position terminated.

Time commitments

Student ambassador duties will be conducted outside of class time and ambassadors will not be expected or encouraged to miss any classes. Student ambassadors will be expected to: 

  • Attend the training workshops as outlined above
  • Assist with at least three faculty or alumni events each semester 
  • Contribute once a month to the “Ask a student blog”.

Ambassadors are expected to attend:

  • At Monash 12/05/09
  • Open Day 01/08/09
  • Undergraduate information evening 10/09/09
  • Chemistry Challenge 30/09/09and 01/10/09
  • Ambassador End of year function 24/11/09

Ambassadors will also be expected to attend some of the following:

  • Retired Pharmacists group 28/4/09
  • Careers Week 20-24/04/09
  • The Age VCE and Careers Expo 24-26/04/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 26/05/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 30/06/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 28/07/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 25/08/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 29/09/09
  • Retired Pharmacists group 27/10/09

Student ambassadors hold their position for one year and may be required to assist with enrolment day in late February.

Senior ambassador

Senior ambassador positions are open to students who have participated in the Ambassador program in the past.  

In addition to the representative role fulfilled by Ambassadors, Senior ambassadors will be required to work together on a project that connects:

  • students to students
  • students to the faculty
  • the faculty to the community

Senior Ambassadors will also have access to the Ambassadors benefits, including the training outlined in the above table.

Who can apply?

All undergraduate students who have teaching hours at Monash University Parkville campus are eligible to apply. Ambassadors will be selected to represent the Bachelors of Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering/Pharmaceutical Science and the Bachelors of Pharmacy or Pharmacy/Commerce.

Students who have previously been Ambassadors can apply for the Senior Ambassador program.

Applications

Approximately ten students will be admitted into the Student Ambassador Program in 2009.

Applicants may be required to undertake a 'Working with Children' check.

Applicants should have the capacity to promote the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, have a credit average and be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills suitable for working with committees and people at all levels within the university and student body

• Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills

• Demonstrated involvement with and contribution to Monash University, your school or local community

• Involvement in extra curricula activities including but not limited to sport, theatre, dance, music, scouts etc

Applicants will be required to submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description .

Selection will be based on a combination of applications and group interviews.

Applications should be made to the Student Activities Officer:
Email: Jessica.dobbie@pharm.monash.edu.au
Post: 381 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052
Fax: 03 9903 9581
In person: Student services counter, Ground floor, Sissons building Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Applications for the 2009 Student Ambassador Program will close at 4.00pm on 2 April, 2009.

All successful applications will be required to attend the induction and Future Leaders Program from 9.30 - 5.00pm on the 16 and 17 April at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Need help preparing your application?

Monash University Employment and Careers Development is a comprehensive service available to all Monash students. You can access career advice, job preparation initiatives, employment opportunities and student development programs. Employment and Career Development also provide a resume checking service.

You may also find it beneficial to access the Graduates Careers Australia website for information on how to address key selection criteria. The University of Minnesota’s ‘Resumania’ site  gives step by step advice on how to create a resume.

Still have questions?

For more information on the Student Ambassador Program please contact:
Jessica Dobbie,
Student Activities Officer
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash University
Email: Jessica.dobbie@pharm.monash.edu.au
PH: 03 9903 9119