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Careers & Employability Ambassador

Activity overview

How is this program run?

This program is running in-person.


What will I do?

Careers & Employability Ambassadors are current UOW students who follow a peer assisted coaching model to provide support to fellow students, helping them to identify Careers & Employability resources and employability programs.
You will be responsible for:

  • Engaging in purposeful conversations with students to raise awareness and encourage uptake of both Careers & Employability services
  • Engaging in peer coaching activities associated with Careers & Employability programs
  • Supporting Careers & Employability programs and events

How will I benefit?

  • Be exposed to a variety of programs, events and people
  • Enhance your marketing, promotion and communication skills
  • Work within a team and engage with people from a variety of faculties and backgrounds
  • Develop confidence and independence
  • Increase your understanding of programs, services and opportunities available at UOW
  • Gain insight into event implementation and teamwork  

How do I apply?

Applications are closed. We will re-advertise for 2025, at the end of this year.


Are there any special requirements for this role?

You must have previous engagement with Careers & Employability services.


Minimum requirements for UOWx recognition

To receive UOWx recognition, you must complete the following:

  • An "engaged" student will need to complete 20 hours over a calendar year
  • A "highly engaged" students will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours over a calendar year

Further information

For further information, please email careers@uow.edu.au

Where? When? Time commitment Type Learning Streams
  • Wollongong
  • Autumn Session
  • Spring Session
  • Summer
  • Winter
Approximately three to six hours a week
  • Paid
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Community Development and Social Change
  • Global and Cultural Awareness
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring and Wellbeing