Students who are elected have the power to influence change for the better and bring about cultural changes on campus. You can direct your sports club, social and academic clubs, or the institution in the direction you want them to go and further the issues that students can support by leading campaigns or organizing events.

For individuals in more senior roles, involvement extends to larger university issues. Officers participate on significant committees with the senior staff, offering a priceless window into the higher education industry and bringing about improvements. You actually gain an insider’s perspective on the university’s operations and what it accomplishes. Being a student representative is incredibly fulfilling, especially when you can observe the changes and effects you’re making on students during their time at Curtin University.

Being elected as a student representative is an active position that enables interaction with students from various backgrounds, which fosters the development of strong, lifelong connections, conversations, and campus culture as a whole. Students frequently have the chance to collaborate with a wide variety of people, including professors, senior university administration, university staff, union staff, members of the larger community, and, most importantly, the varied student body at universities like Curtin.

At Curtin University,  there are multiple representatives for different faculties such as science representatives, guild executives, and committee members. The Guild’s Equity Departments are here to represent students and make Curtin a safe space for everyone.

As a representative, you have access to experts who are at the top of their fields and can create contacts and networks that may be useful to you in the future. You will interact with professionals from a variety of backgrounds and industries.  The potential benefit of participating in your student union is that it will increase your employability. The expertise you’ll get will look fantastic on your resume, and you’ll be able to support your talents with examples from your time in the office that are pertinent to them. The duties that students at Curtin University complete range widely. Employers-desired traits like motivation, leadership, persuasion, multitasking, organisation, communication, and negotiation are developed through tasks like managing budgets and conducting productive meetings. Resilience is also boosted by having to make decisions that may not be supported by your peers. You with begin to gather invaluable experience as soon as you throw your hat into the ring, experience that will be essential when looking for jobs.

here to represent students and make Curtin a safe space for everyone.

“Guild Council is the highest governing body of the Guild who discuss finance and governance, ensures that representatives  are fulfilling their roles, monitor the progress of Guild sub-committees, and discusses wider student issues and the actions we need to take to address them. Representation Board is here to discuss issues that matter and fight for you. From ensuring you receive a high quality, affordable education, running campaigns and keeping your officers accountable,” Curtin Student Guild.

To learn more about the guild visit the link below!

https://guild.curtin.edu.au/theguild/representatives/