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Resident Ambassador Session 2, 2024 – Applications open Monday 6 May

At UOW, Resident Ambassadors play a crucial part in creating engaged and connected communities. They provide an important contribution to the welcoming atmosphere of our residences, fostering opportunities for connections to thrive. 

Your approach? Crafting experiences that go beyond the ordinary – think community events that spark new friendships and activities that bring residents closer together. Your goal? Nurturing that special sense of belonging and camaraderie that defines our student community. 

And remember, you're not in this alone. Our Resident Ambassadors receive support from our dedicated residence staff, available whenever you need assistance. Together, we'll bring your ideas to life and turn your enthusiasm into unforgettable moments. 

Are you prepared to make a difference that extends far beyond physical spaces? Embrace the role of a Resident Ambassador and become the catalyst for a dynamic, inclusive, and harmonious residential experience in 2024!

Role benefits

Enhanced Leadership and Organisational Skills 

As a Resident Ambassador, you'll develop strong leadership abilities and sharpen your organisational skills by planning and executing community events and initiatives, which are valuable traits in both personal and professional settings. 

Expanded Networking Opportunities 

Engaging with fellow residents, staff, and collaborators while organising events will allow you to expand your network. Building connections within a diverse community can lead to friendships, potential career contacts, and a broader social circle. 

Positive Impact and Contribution 

By organising events that promote engagement and belonging, you'll contribute to a positive living environment and have a meaningful impact on the student community, making a difference in the lives of your peers. 

Personal Growth and Confidence 

Taking on a responsibility like a Resident Ambassador will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, boosting your self-confidence and personal growth. You'll gain a stronger sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of your capabilities. 

Scholarship 

You will be granted a Resident Ambassador Scholarship equivalent to 20% of your accommodation fees. This scholarship will be applied as a credit towards your accommodation rental fees for the total length of your volunteering role.

Role expectations

You will be working with a friendly, professional and supportive team who value wellbeing and building engaged and connected communities. The workload will vary throughout the session, with the start of the year a particularly busy period, especially around check-in and orientation. 

More detailed information on the expectations and requirements of the role can be found below. 

Frequently asked questions

Recruitment process

The application process for the Session 2, 2024 Resident Ambassador roles allows for a submission that helps showcase your best self! You will be required to submit a video application and a copy of your resume. You must address the key attributes of the Resident Ambassador role below:

  1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  2. Strong organisation and self-management skills
  3. Intrinsically motivated
  4. High level of creativity
  5. Flexibility and adaptability to change
  6. Positively influences others, creating acceptance and support for ideas
  7. Genuine passion and desire to work for the common good

Video applications

  • You have complete freedom in how you express this. You can use a poem, pictures, a presentation, testimonials from others, or just talk directly to the camera – whatever feels best for you. 
  • Should be a maximum length of 3 minutes. 

Recruitment timeline

Date Activity
6 May Applications open
19 May Applications close
23 and 24 May Interviews 
24 to 28 June
Successful candidates will be required to attend a full day of training between these dates. Exact details of the training schedule will be confirmed. 		 Compulsory training

How to apply

Your 3 minute video as well as your resume, are to be submitted via the application portal.

You will be prompted to complete a number of questions and to upload your application in the following formats:

  • Video: to be saved on a file sharing platform (e.g. google drive, dropbox etc.) with the relevant URL link provided (please ensure you have set the sharing permissions);
  • Resume: PDF file.

Once you have everything ready, you can submit your application via the application portal linked below.  

When your application has been received, you will be sent a confirmation email, so ensure your email address and contact details are correct.

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Resident Ambassadors

Hear from some current Resident Ambassadors (RAs) about what an RA does and why you should apply for the role.

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Hi, my name is Sanjoli. Hi, I’m Dion. Hey, I’m Mitch.

So, an RA to me is someone whose responsibility it is to create atmosphere and a sense of community for all residences. As an RA we also plan events so as to engage the community and make them feel at home although they're away from home, and to create a home, an encouraging inviting support system in essentially what for a lot of us is a new place and if it's not a new country it's definitely a new environment with new challenges.

We’re such a diverse campus and such a diverse university there's so many opportunities for every single person to get involved. Definitely give everything a go. Reach out to someone, talk to someone if they're at the cafe or just speak to someone new and change someone's day or year. Well I definitely recommend going for the RA role.

I see it as a symbiotic relationship where you take a lot from the community - you get to hone your skills and your passion of engaging with the community, but also then you give back to the community and you make sure that whatever knowledge or experience or passion you have that actually can be reflected in what you do as an RA. There's no better time to be an RA - change someone's life, change yourself. Apply today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • The opportunity to make a positive difference to other residents and the community.  
  • The ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community.  
  • Transferable and career-ready skills such as leadership, teamwork and collaboration, marketing and communication, problem-solving and adaptability, and influencing & enabling others.  
  • The opportunity for better self-awareness, higher self-esteem, increased confidence, resilience, and flexibility. 
  • The opportunity to build connections with other students, UOW staff and collaborators that can lead to friendships, potential career contacts, and a broader social circle.

In recognition for active participation in enhancing the residential communities, Resident Ambassadors are granted a Resident Ambassador Scholarship equivalent to 20% of their accommodation fees. This scholarship will be applied as a credit towards your accommodation rental fees for the total length of your volunteering role.

Resident Ambassadors will be working with a team of friendly, professional, and supportive staff who value wellbeing and building engaged and connected communities. The workload will vary throughout the year. Check-in and orientation times for both Autumn and Spring sessions are particularly busy periods. Resident Ambassadors are expected to organise an average of three events per month to meet the minimum requirements of the role and will be required to attend regular team meetings throughout the year.

The training program is compulsory and will be held during the week of Monday 24 June to Friday 28 June. It will largely focus on the competencies required to deliver relevant and effective events and activities that enhance the overall student experience and wellbeing of residents.

The number of roles will depend largely upon occupancy levels as well as those strategic priorities set by UOW for 2024 relating to the successful development, promotion and facilitation of community enhancing events and activities. 

The role awarded to you will be at the residence you are given an offer for in 2024. 

The duration of the Resident Ambassador role will be dependent upon the contract period for the Residence at which they have successfully been assigned. Details of accommodation contract periods can be found here: 2024 Contract lengths.

Resident Ambassadors will play an important role in developing, planning, and facilitating events and activities, as well as acting as positive role models, showcasing the benefits of living within residence to prospective residents whilst ensuring the student experience for current residents is enhanced. Key attributes required to achieve this are;  

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
  • Strong organisation and self-management skills  
  • Intrinsically motivated  
  • High level of creativity  
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change  
  • Positively influences others, creating acceptance and support for ideas  
  • Genuine passion and desire to work for the common good