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Join the Committee
This page has the latest in recruitment for the UNIT Committee at UNIT – The University of Melbourne.
Applications have closed.
There are three roles within the UNIT committee you may apply for:
1. Subcommittee (First year students only)
2. General Committee
3. Research Analyst
Why should you apply?
- Take the opportunity to lead and be a part of one of the largest student clubs by membership at the University of Melbourne affiliated by the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE)..
- Be surrounded by others who have a deep interest in finance and financial markets.
- Demonstrate characteristics that could enhance your employability by undertaking initiatives in UNIT within a team or by yourself.
- Contribute to enhancing the student experience for yourself and for others at the University of Melbourne.
- Take part in internal skills-building workshops.
- Receive ongoing mentorship while studying in university.
And not least…
- Have more fun at university while making new lifelong friends.
Key responsibilities
Subcommittee
- Open to first year students only.
- Tailored towards first year students, the Subcommittee role gives new students a starting point to learn more about their interests and explore all functions of UNIT.
- Perform basic roles with the objective of learning within the four functions of UNIT.
- Subcommittee will have the opportunity to move into General Committee and Research Analyst roles at UNIT in their second year at University.
General Committee
- Assist with tasks as needed within the four functions of UNIT: Events, Marketing, Publications and Sponsorship.
- Events: Involve yourself within all areas of event logistics including planning, management and overseeing the operation of events throughout the year.
- Marketing: Undertake tasks to raise the profile of UNIT amongst the general student populace by producing written and visual materials to promote UNIT to the wider student base. Possessing a visual portfolio and/or having experience with visual editing software will be looked upon favourably.
- Publications: Create engaging content on UNIT platforms in a team environment with other general committee and research analysts.
- Sponsorship: Aid carrying out sponsorship duties at UNIT as required.
Research Analyst
- Research and provide engaging economic and financial content for targeted audiences within UNIT Publications individually and in a team.
- Write within and outside of a weekly schedule for UNIT publications in a team or individually.
- Carry out editing and/or publishing of articles created by other members of the team when needed.
- Fulfil the roles of a General Committee within the Events, Marketing and Sponsorship functions of UNIT as needed.
Key selection criteria
Subcommittee
- Have an interest/willingness to learn about financial markets, business and economics.
- Be open to meeting new people.
- Be open to learning new skills.
General Committee
- Have an interest/willingness to learn about financial markets, business and economics.
- Be able to take initiative to bring ideas to life within the four functions of UNIT.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Research Analyst
- Keen interest in financial markets, business and economics.
- Possess excellent written communication skills.
- Be able to take initiative to write content and take constructive criticism.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
For any important changes or updates to recruiting, we will contact you through email and/or the UNIT Newsletter.
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