As a Student Leader, you’ll help shape life at Journal by welcoming residents, supporting events and bringing your ideas to the Journal Life program. Along the way, you’ll practise skills employers value: communicating with different audiences, collaborating with a team, planning activities, solving problems and taking initiative.

With tailored training, hands-on experience and support from the Journal team, you’ll build confidence in your abilities and develop the competency to put your learning into action. It’s an opportunity to discover your strengths, take on new challenges and build real examples to draw on in job applications and interviews – all while making a positive difference in your community.

Student Leadership at Journal

Build your confidence, make new connections, and leave your mark on the Journal community.

Our Student Leadership Program gives residents the opportunity to shape life at Journal while developing skills for university, work and beyond.

As a Student Leader, you’ll help shape life at Journal by welcoming residents, supporting events and bringing your ideas to the Journal Life program. Along the way, you’ll practise skills employers value: communicating with different audiences, collaborating with a team, planning activities, solving problems and taking initiative.

With tailored training, hands-on experience and support from the Journal team, you’ll build confidence in your abilities and develop the competency to put your learning into action. It’s an opportunity to discover your strengths, take on new challenges and build real examples to draw on in job applications and interviews – all while making a positive difference in your community.

Student Leader Benefits

More than just new friendships and memorable experiences

Free, tailored training in event management, communication, public speaking, teamwork, time management, and inclusivity.
Build skills employers value. Develop your communication, public speaking, teamwork, event management, time management and inclusive leadership skills through free, tailored training.
Expand your network. Connect with fellow Student Leaders, the Journal team and guest speakers through workshops, networking opportunities and a Student Leader summit.
A rental stipend subject to active participation and completion of monthly online learning.
Rent-free accommodation for designated training and orientation nights.
Recognition for your contribution, including a completion certificate, formal written reference, LinkedIn testimonial and celebration events.

Student Living at Journal

Live different

Get involved, build your confidence, and make a difference in your Journal community. As a Student Leader, you’ll help shape the resident experience through events, community initiatives and new ideas, while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork and leadership. With support from the Journal team, you’ll gain hands-on experience and create opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

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