CASS Student Ambassador opportunities

Welcome to the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). CASS provides exclusive employment leadership opportunities for ongoing ANU students to become actively involved in the promotion of arts, humanities and social science disciplines as a student ambassador. In addition to gaining valuable professional experience and training, these roles are paid casual positions within the College.
If you have at least one semester experience being a student at ANU, are enthusiastic, love meeting new people and are keen to share your positive university experience with potential students, we’d love to hear from you.
Application process
Applications for the CASS Student Ambassador role are now open: Apply Now!
Domestic students: Confirm you are currently enrolled in at least one of the following CASS degrees (either as a single degree or FDD):
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of International Relations
- Bachelor of Languages
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Political Science
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Any CASS Master degrees
International students studying any CASS degree (not just the ones listed above) are encouraged to apply.
Complete the online application form. Ensure you upload your one-page statement and resume/CV before you hit submit.
Your one-page statement must address the following:
- What inspired you to choose your particular degree
- How you would describe it to a potential student
- Why you would like to be a Student Ambassador
Applications which do not address the above criteria may not be considered for the position.
Contact officer:
Reetika Vadgaonkar
Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
E: reetika.vadgaonkar@anu.edu.au
T: 02 6125 3119
Do you have a passion for sharing your university experience and inspiring high school students in their journey? We want you to apply now to become a CASS Student Ambassador!
As a Student Ambassador, you will share your knowledge and experience of studying Arts and Social Sciences at ANU with prospective students. You may be asked to provide advice on:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered by the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
- Your area of study
- Moving to and/or living in Canberra
- Accommodation, services and resources on campus
- University life and any other aspects of your ANU experience.
As a Student Ambassador you would:
- Receive training on CASS programs.
- Work with the CASS Marketing and Communications team on events, web or social media content.
- Represent the College and/or deliver presentations at local and national recruitment events, school visits and on-campus events.
- Have the opportunity to develop essential professional, teamwork and communication skills.
- Receive the opportunity to participate in professional development and training opportunities throughout the year.
- Write short reports on the outcomes of recruitment activities.
- Assist in other administrative tasks as required.
Student Ambassadors must:
- Be enrolled in a CASS program either undergraduate or postgraduate. If you are studying a Flexible Double Degree, at least one of your programs must be a CASS program;
- Have completed minimum one semester of study at the ANU;
- Be willing to be profiled, photographed, and videoed for ANU promotional activities; and
- Hold a Working With Vulnerable People card, or be willing and able to apply for a WWVP card;
- Comply with all ANU policies and procedures, and in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity ;
- Successful applicants must be willing to travel and work flexible hours.