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Macquarie University

Student Ambassador

LocationWallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
DepartmentFuture Students
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen13h ago
Benefits
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$46.03 per hour (HEW Level 2) + 12% superannuation.
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Casual roles based at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.
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Seeking current domestic MQ students
The Role
Student Ambassadors are carefully selected representatives of Macquarie University. As the face of the University for prospective students, ambassadors are chosen for their communication skills, professionalism, leadership potential and engagement with university life.
We’re looking for current Macquarie University students who make the most of their university experience and are excited to share it with others. Whether you’ve been involved in student clubs or societies, sport, mentoring, leadership programs, volunteering, PACE, internships, exchange or other university initiatives, we’d love to hear how you’ve contributed to campus life.
As a Student Ambassador you’ll gain more than casual employment. Join a highly regarded team of student leaders who represent Macquarie, develop career-defining skills and help future students discover what’s possible.
Depending on your interests and experience, you may have opportunities to feature in university marketing campaigns, videos, publications, and social media content. The main activities you would be performing as a student ambassador include:
Responsibilities
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Sharing your Macquarie story through presentations, webinars and conversations with future students, parents and teachers
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Helping future students navigate their options and make confident decisions about university study
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Contributing to social media content and digital campaigns that inspire future students to see themselves at Macquarie
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Capturing prospective student details (leads) at student recruitment events and activities.
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Representing Macquarie University at careers markets, expos and other major events including those hosted by faculties or other Macquarie departments
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Conducting tours of the Macquarie University campus
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Providing event support including set up, registration and other activities for in-person and online recruitment activities
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Conducting outbound telephone calling to prospective students or other stakeholders
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Supporting the Future Students team with administrative & office tasks as required
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Handling of boxes of approximately 10kg on a regular basis
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Driving University vehicles in a safe manner to various student recruitment events (on and off campus).
Requirements
To perform well in this role, you will need to be approachable, proactive, adaptable, confident in presenting to a wide range of audiences and willing to go the extra mile.  Many of our Student Ambassadors have gone on to secure competitive graduate positions across consulting, government, education, health, technology and finance. Alumni frequently identify their ambassador experience as one of the most valuable opportunities for developing confidence, communication and leadership skills.
Perks of the role:
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Build sought-after professional skills in communication, presentation, networking and stakeholder engagement
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Develop confidence speaking with audiences ranging from individual students to large groups
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Connect with senior university staff, industry guests and students from across the university
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Gain valuable experience that strengthens internship and graduate job applications
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Be considered for opportunities to feature in university campaigns, videos, publications and digital content
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Join a supportive ambassador community and form lasting friendships and professional networks
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Represent Macquarie at flagship events including Open Day, Experience Macquarie Days, schools visits, expos and careers markets and other major recruitment activities
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Earn a competitive hourly rate while making a meaningful impact on future students
You must be available for Open Day on Saturday 14 August, 2027 and training days throughout 2026 and 2027.
* This position requires a Working with Children Check Clearance. You must hold, or can obtain, a paid Working with Children Check (not Volunteer version), should an offer of employment be made. For more information see: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
To Apply
Ready to become a Student Ambassador?
To be considered, please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Submit your application online.
Click the Apply button to upload your current resume to Workday.
Step 2: Complete the survey.
SA 2027 Recruitment Survey – Fill out form
(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KHY8Lq0vhq)
The survey will give you an opportunity to tell us about your experiences, involvement at university and how you meet the criteria below.
We’re looking for students who:
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Are currently enrolled at Macquarie University with ideally at least two years of study remaining.
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Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.
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Are confident communicators who can connect with a wide range of audiences.
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Enjoy helping others and providing accurate, helpful information.
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Act with professionalism, integrity and accountability when representing Macquarie University.
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Can work independently and contribute positively within a team environment.
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Are available to work across weekdays, evenings and weekends as required, including major university events.
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Hold a current Australian driver’s licence (P1, P2 or Full) and are comfortable travelling to events across metropolitan and regional locations.
Highly regarded
While not essential, we would love to hear about your experience in any of the following areas:
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Customer service, hospitality, retail, tutoring, mentoring or other people-focused roles.
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Presenting, facilitating or public speaking.
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Developing content for social media or digital platforms.
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Leadership, volunteering or community involvement.
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Participation in university life through student groups, sport, PACE, exchange, mentoring programs, volunteering, leadership initiatives or other extracurricular activities.
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Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Step 3: Show us your story
Student Ambassadors are storytellers, communicators and connectors.
Submit a video (no longer than 2 minutes) introducing yourself and speaking about the following topics:
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Why did you choose Macquarie University?
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What do you enjoy most about your degree?
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What has been your most memorable experience at Macquarie?
Please upload your video to this Dropbox folder
https://www.dropbox.com/request/sp2k1amh52vjilwu7iyx
Role-specific Enquiries: Domestic Student Recruitment team via [email protected]
General Enquiries: Email the Positions and Appointments team via [email protected]
Applications Close: 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)
If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
27/09/2026 11:59 PM
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A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
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