There are many ways for students to get involved, feel connected, share ideas and help shape the student experience.
Discover ways to recognise your involvement, give back through meaningful community experiences and build practical skills for life after study.
Click below to learn more about our programs, panels and commitees, along with when they usually recruit student members.
Peer Connect is Adelaide University’s flagship peer‑to‑peer support network. From the moment you receive your offer, Peer Connect helps you feel welcomed, supported and connected to your new community. Our trained Peer Connect Guides and Peer Connect Leaders offer student‑to‑student advice, build meaningful connections and help new students feel confident and prepared for university life.
Peer Connect Leaders are student staff who provide proactive, personalised support to commencing students. From the moment a student receives their offer, Leaders reach out with encouragement and key information. They continue to stay in touch throughout the first year to strengthen belonging and link students with services, peers and opportunities.
This role is central to building community, supporting student success and creating a vibrant Adelaide University experience.
Commitment:
1 year
Recruitment: September
Interviews: October
High activity: January onwards
Rewards and recognition
Paid casual position
Hours recorded on the Co‑Curricular Record
How to apply
Applications open on CareerHub around October each year.
Peer Connect Guides are trained student volunteers who help new students settle into life at Adelaide University. Guides build connections, share important information and provide support from a student perspective.
Applications open via CareerHub around October each year.
The Global Mates Program is a student‑led volunteer initiative within International Student Support. It helps international students feel welcomed and connected through casual catch‑ups, events, tours and social activities. Rather than formal mentoring, Global Mates foster community and belonging.
Volunteers receive leadership and cultural training, gain professional experience and help create an inclusive campus culture. Global Mates are domestic and international students passionate about connection and diversity.
Applications open via MyImpact around October each year.
Academic Student Representatives are current Adelaide University students who partner with staff to shape teaching, learning, and assessment. The role is about contribution and impact - sharing your own experiences, raising what you're noticing in your classes, and working alongside staff to find practical solutions.
ASRs bring student perspectives into College Student Engagement Committees (CSEC) and degree and discipline-level Student Advisory Groups (SAGs), helping to create spaces where feedback is valued and acted on. You don't need to speak for every student - just show up, engage honestly, and be willing to collaborate.
Meetings are held online or in person from March to November, with training and induction provided before you start.
As well as making a real difference to the academic experience, you'll develop skills in communication, leadership, and collaboration. ASRs receive a certificate of recognition, an invitation to the end-of-year celebration, access to professional development opportunities, and are eligible to claim hours toward the Adelaide University Impact Award. An honorarium may also apply depending on engagement.
The role is open to all current coursework and Graduate Research students across all year levels who can commit to the full academic year.
The Academic Integrity Ambassador Program promotes a strong culture of academic integrity through peer‑to‑peer education and engagement. Ambassadors act as role models by helping to deliver workshops, events, initiatives and panels, and by supporting the creation of educational resources.
Applications open via MyImpact around October each year.
PASS supports students to understand and apply key course concepts so they can achieve their best academic results. Experienced students who performed strongly in challenging courses facilitate weekly 50‑minute study sessions in a friendly, informal environment.
Sessions begin in Week 2 and run throughout teaching weeks, with additional revision sessions before exams.
Recruitment information is updated around October each year.
Orientation Leaders help deliver a welcoming and professional start to university life. They act as MCs, support logistics, coordinate program welcome sessions and guide smooth transitions between activities.
Applications open via CareerHub Login around October each year.
Applications open via MyImpact around October each year.
SWAG engages student volunteers as partners in projects that support the wellbeing of the student community. Volunteers help shape wellbeing initiatives, contribute to education and advocacy efforts, and ensure student voices are included in decision‑making.
Applications open via MyImpact around October each year.
Neurodiversity Peer Mentors support neurodivergent students as they transition into university life. Mentors share tips for managing study, navigating campus and connecting with the community, and help create a campus culture that understands and celebrates neurodiversity.
Applications open via MyImpact around October each year.
The Student Engagement Forum is a paid student leadership group that brings together students from across the University to share insights, provide feedback, and contribute to decisions that shape university life.
The Forum contributes to:
Visit the Volunteering website to learn more about volunteering opportunities.
Would you like to get more involved at Adelaide University? Interested in becoming a student leader or having your voice heard? We offer multiple student leader roles that allow you to support peers, contribute to the University and help shape student life.
All positions are open to currently enrolled students.
Adelaide University is proud to be a member of Student Voice Australasia (SVA) as part of our commitment to a more student‑centred university.
Through this partnership we contribute to strengthening student voice across the higher education sector.
SVA is a network of students and staff from tertiary institutions who work together to embed authentic, meaningful and inclusive student engagement in decision‑making. This includes governance, learning and teaching, and the broader student experience.
As part of this collaborative network, we learn from one another and share best practice to:
Student Voice Australasia offers resources, online workshops and sector‑wide sessions designed to advance student engagement. These are freely available for students and staff to access directly through the SVA website.
Visit the Student Voice Australasia website
SVA Student member role available with EOI coming soon - keep an eye on our From A to U email newsletter designed to keep students informed about Adelaide University programs, activities, events, services, and information.
The International Student Ambassador Volunteer Program connects prospective international students with real student voices from Adelaide University.
Delivered by the Future Student Conversion team through our online peer‑to‑peer Ambassador Platform, the program is managed by a Future Student Experience Officer and designed to offer personalised, authentic insights into life at Adelaide University.
Our 21 International Student Ambassador Volunteers represent 12 countries across North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia and Africa, and study across 21 Adelaide University programs in 14 study areas.
Since launching in December 2025, our ambassadors have supported 70 prospective international students at different stages of their future student journey - from early research and application through to enrolment. By sharing their lived experiences as current students, they provide honest, practical and positive insights into student life, support services and opportunities for international students at Adelaide University.
Alongside one‑to‑one conversations, ambassadors have also created 68 pieces of authentic student‑generated content and 36 frequently asked questions, helping future students make informed decisions with confidence.
