Student jobs at Federation
Explore our range of paid roles for students and get help with your application if you need it.
If you think about it, working at Federation makes sense. Just knowing what it's like to be at uni makes you semi-qualified. And if you're coming to campus for classes, you might as well stay for a shift. There are lots of different paid roles available – what will you apply for?
Paid roles
Student ambassadors promote Federation by sharing their uni experiences and advice with high school students, school leavers, mature age students, parents and teachers.
Responsibilities
- Guide visiting school students around campus
- Visit secondary schools to speak about uni
- Help with Open Day and other uni events
- Create or participate in content for Federation social media (optional)
Pay rate
Around $39.55 per hour (HEW 2.1 Casual)
How to apply
Please fill out our expression of interest form and we'll be in touch.
PASS leaders develop and run weekly group study sessions (for first-year students) on a specific unit.
Responsibilities
- Plan and run weekly study sessions during semester and SWOTVac on campus and/or online
- Attend at least half of the unit lectures
- Check the unit Moodle content
- Understand the unit requirements
- Communicate with students in your group
- Share session plans and student attendance records
- Handle issues and complaints in an appropriate manner
- Work about 5.5 hours per week.
Pay rate
HEW 2.1 casual. Around $39.55 per hour
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 6.0 or above for the unit you want to run.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed but will be advertised when places become available.
Peer learning mentors answer students’ study-related questions (on campus and online) and get involved in other projects.
Responsibilities
- Answer questions about studying and uni admin.
- Help students find academic and support services.
- Give students study tips.
- Attend training sessions and meetings.
- Handle issues and complaints in an appropriate manner.
- Help with other LASS projects.
Pay rate
HEW 3.1 casual. Around $43.22 per hour
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 6.0 or above and you should be able to work on campus.
How to apply
We’re looking for Peer Learning Mentors at Camp St, Mt Helen, Berwick, Gippsland and Melbourne City campuses.
Applications are open until 5 pm 12 May.
There's no resume required, just answer a few simple questions on the form to apply.
Content creators help bring the student experience to life via our social media platforms.
Responsibilities
- Attend events on campus
- Create engaging videos
- Take photos
- Appear in Federation marketing material
How to apply
Submit an expression of interest through the content creator highlight on our Instagram. Most position offers are made at the beginning of semester.
There are often casual roles at Federation that need filling, in areas like:
- project work
- administration
- event coordination.
If you’re flexible and have relevant experience, you can apply to be added to the casual register via Workday.
Student Wellbeing Ambassador Network members promote mental health, engage with students, and help deliver activities across campus.
Responsibilities
- Help students feel supported and connected
- Support wellbeing campaigns and events
- Collaborate with staff members and peers
Pay rate
Around $41.13 per hour (HEW 2.1 Casual)
How to apply
Applications are currently closed but will be advertised when places become available.
Need some help with your application?
Emerging Leaders Program
Not sure if you're ready to apply for a job? Participate in the Emerging Leaders Program to gain the skills and confidence you need to take on a student leadership position.
