Student Health Advisory Committee opportunities

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Want to help improve student health and wellbeing at UNSW?

We're looking for Student Ambassadors to join the 2025 Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and play an integral part in shaping the direction of health and wellbeing at UNSW.

About the SHAC

The UNSW Student Health Advisory Committee is a team of visible and passionate advocates representing the health and wellbeing needs of UNSW students, who action change to improve the student experience. The SHAC provides strategic input and advocates for student needs by undertaking projects to improve the health and wellbeing of students across the university. 

A team of SHAC Student Ambassadors support this committee and facilitate the changes raised.

More about the SHAC

SHAC Student Ambassador Role

There are currently up to 20 opportunities available for the role of Committee Student Ambassador. This voluntary role is accredited by UNSW Advantage, and volunteer contribution is recorded on AHEGS statements upon graduation (minimum of 20 hours commitment required for AHEGS accreditation).   

As a SHAC Student Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Represent the health and wellbeing needs of UNSW students to ensure the diverse voices of the UNSW community are heard
  • Attend regular SHAC meetings and contributing constructively to discussions
  • Provide basic administrative support during SHAC meetings
  • Communicate professionally with Committee members, HPU staff and stakeholders  
  • Provide practical support and contribute to ongoing SHAC initiatives by completing assigned tasks on time to meet project targets
  • Provide constructive feedback on health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others

View full position description

How to apply

To apply, read the full position description and selection criteria, then click Apply Now and follow the prompts to submit your application.

Apply now

Applications close at 9am on Monday 3 March 2025

We aim to ensure the members of SHAC represent the diverse community of UNSW. Students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are international (studying both on and off-shore), are members of the LGBTIQ+ community and/or are living with a disability are encouraged to apply. While diversity and inclusion is of importance, it will not be the deciding factor within the application process.


Accreditation

  • Accredited by UNSW Advantage = Yes
    (For recognition on Australia Higher Education Graduation Statement)

Availability of activity

Term 1

Type of activity

Committees & councils

Interest area / Advantages

Value diversity, Foster collaboration, Embrace change

Skills required and/or developed

Critical & analytical thinking, Interpersonal & communication, Problem solving & practical skills


Contacts and more information

Student enquiries: 

Belinda Meggitt 

Team Lead –  UNSW Health Promotion Unit 

[email protected]


For more information about co-curricular activities, see UNSW Advantage.

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