What is the Student Ambassador role?
Open to both current students and alumni, this prestigious position combines professional development and personal growth with the opportunity to mentor current and future EIT students. Becoming the Student Ambassador is your chance to build your professional network, speak about your studying experience, develop interpersonal skills, and improve your CV.
Please note that applications for the 2026 program have now closed.
What is included within the role?
A profile on the EIT website including a link to your professional profile, e.g., LinkedIn
A personalized EIT Certificate for valuable use on your CV/Resume
Become an integral part of the University community and have valuable networking opportunities
FREE Access to the IDC Technologies video course: Engineering Leadership (valued at US$299)
FREE EIT Student Ambassador 2026 merchandise
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in, coordinate, or present at upcoming EIT events, (based on location) giving you valuable experience and exposure within our global community.
Ambassadors may support or co-host Student Success Workshops (depending on their location, especially within Australia), collaborate with the Student Success Team, and connect with faculty, industry, and alumni.
Preferred consideration for roles like peer mentor or tutor, with opportunities to support and guide fellow students where possible.
AU$150 voucher awarded at year-end, subject to active participation and meeting ambassador responsibilities (conditions to be rolled out).
2026 Student Ambassador Responsibilities
- Participate in at least one written feature article (excluding your ambassador announcement).
- Appear in at least one video interview about your EIT journey and achievements.
- Collaborate on additional stories or video content throughout the year.
- Use the official EIT Student Ambassador digital badge on your LinkedIn profile.
- Join and contribute regularly (one post every two weeks) to the EIT LinkedIn Group – Engineering Global Network, and the EIT page sharing:
- Study experiences
- Course updates
- Events or personal milestones
- Participate as a guest speaker in at least one EIT webinar – either technical or informational.
- Participate in at least one Virtual Open Week session (held twice a year) and support other key promotional events.
- Attend at least one (based on location) face-to-face expo, exhibition, conference or event.
- Be available to support current and prospective students who reach out to you.
- Offer direction to potential/current students by leading them to Learning Support Officers or Course Advisors.
- Refer any complex queries to EIT’s support team when needed.
- Actively promote EIT and its programs by sharing and creating:
- Social media posts (regularly – once a month)
- Blog entries
- Photos or short videos (e.g., “day in the life”)
- Offer authentic insights into student life, study tips, and EIT culture.
Additional tasks or opportunities may arise throughout the year, and Student Ambassadors may be asked to assist or participate as needed.
Even if all responsibilities are fulfilled, Ambassadors must adhere to the official terms and conditions to remain eligible for the benefits awarded at the end of their term.
To be eligible
You must have successfully completed, or be currently enrolled in, an EIT program (excluding professional certificates), with no failed assessments to date.
Please note that applications for the 2026 program have now closed.