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NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program

Fostering a community to empower outstanding NSW alumni and international students

The NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program is a pilot program launched in November 2024 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to foster a community for outstanding NSW alumni and current international students in NSW. The program brings together former winners and finalists of the NSW International Education Awards and current Team Leaders who have contributed 50 hours or more of volunteer work through the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Volunteer Program to: 

  1. Support the international student and alumni community through engagement 
  2. Support NSW as a study destination internationally
  3. Drive success in employability for NSW alumni. 

Eligibility Criteria

To become an ambassador through the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program, you must be: 

  1. a former winner or finalist of the NSW International Education Awards (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent of the Year award category), and/or  
  2. a Team Leader who has completed 50 hours or more of volunteer work through the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Volunteer Program

*Eligible Team Leaders must be appointed by Communiteer to enter the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program. 

    NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities?

    • Speak at public events and attend official functions , with the goal of advocating for the international student and alumni community, both within Australia and abroad.
    • Support NSW as a study destination through digital channels engagement.  
    • Advocate for outstanding international students and alumni by sharing ambassador testimonials and stories to showcase on the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW website.
    • Demonstrate genuine support and active engagement with opportunities and activities within the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program.

    What does it mean to be a NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassador???

    • Free training and induction from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW about how to represent Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW to support international students, alumni and international education for NSW.  
    • Free NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassador digital badge. 
    • Opportunities to engage directly with NSW businesses, employers, and the international education community. 
    • Be profiled on official Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW website and social media channels.  
    • Guaranteed placement to the NSW Jobs Connect Industry Experience Program or the , if eligible. 

    FAQs

    When do applications close?

    Applications for the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors program are ongoing. Potential applicants are encouraged to constantly review their eligibility for the program.

     

    Can I apply if I wasn¡¯t part of the NSW International Education Awards and NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Volunteer Program?

    The program is exclusive to current and former winners and finalists of the NSW International Education Awards and current eligible Team Leaders ·É³ó´Ç¡¯±¹±ð contributed 50 hours or more of volunteering through the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Volunteer Program.

     

    Do I have to be a current student to apply?

    Both eligible current international students and alumni can apply for the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program.

     

    Do program ambassadors get to join all Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW events?

    Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW will tailor events and initiatives that meet expectations and interests of ambassadors and allocate or call for an expression of interest for ambassador engagement.

     

    What opportunities are available to ambassadors in the program?

    Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW and NSW Government events and initiatives that are suitable for NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program engagement. Upcoming opportunities are updated on the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW website on a rolling basis.  

    Subscribe to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent News to find out more about future Ä¢¹½´«Ã½y NSW events and initiatives.

     

    Express your interest to be part of the NSW International Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ent Ambassadors Program