Leadership opportunities

Golden Key is an international honour society that connects members with global leadership programs, partnerships, awards and opportunities. The USQ chapter of Golden Key has over 1000 alumni and current student members.

To get involved with the USQ Golden Key chapter, please contact the President.

Business After Hours is an initiative of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and is an opportunity to network and get further involved with the community.

To get involved with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce contact the Student Life Team.

Networking After 5 is an initiative of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is an opportunity to network and get further involved with the community and hear from some inspirational speakers at breakfast and luncheon events.

To get involved with the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry contact the Student Life Team.

Meet–up is a flexible student-centered peer learning program offered on-campus and online. It provides opportunities and experiences for students to develop their academic learning skills and their understanding of course concepts in an informal peer-to-peer environment. Meet-up leaders are trained to conduct Meet-up sessions and are students who have performed well in the course they are tutoring.

Find out more by watching the Meet-Up introduction (Vimeo, 3:26).

Volunteer overseas and make a difference with Challenges Abroad!

Challenges Abroad help students develop their skillset and grow as individuals, whilst creating unforgettable experiences. As a Challenges Abroad volunteer you will work on ethical projects and make a long-lasting, positive impact in a disadvantaged community overseas. You can choose from 6 destinations (India, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, Peru, Tanzania) and join a program that aligns with your area of study/interest, such as education, health, paramedics, business or community development!

Challenges Abroad also offers a leadership program that includes ongoing mentoring, free training weekends and the chance to develop your leadership and team management skills. Through this program you will clarify your purpose, build on your passion and put your leadership skills into practice as you gain the skills to become a global leader.

Volunteering with Challenges Abroad is an opportunity for you to become a Global Citizen with a wider world view and an understanding of other cultures, all the while helping tackle the challenges currently facing marginalised communities around the world.

Volunteer work is also an eligible activity for the Phoenix Award.

Benefits of volunteering overseas

Volunteering is a beneficial experience to engage in at USQ as there are many benefits to gain to your academic, technical and practical skills while studying. Employers look for gratitude skills that make you stand out from the crowd. Benefits to volunteering allow you to:

• Build a sense of community
• Meet new people
• Build your network
• Learn new skills for meaningful purpose
• Gain new experiences
• Strengthen employability skills- communication, teamwork, critical analysis, and problem solving

How do I get involved

Visit Challenges Abroad online for more information about programs and trips or talk to USQ Student Life.

Staying at the Residential Colleges provides a number of leadership opportunities for students, including taking on a position in the Collegiate Team or Resident Student Club. 

The Collegiate Team is a group of residents employed by the each college to help students out with any difficulties they might have while living on college, whether academic, social or personal. 

Each college has a Resident Student Club (RSC) of which all resident students are members. The running of the RSC is vested in a committee voted in by all members of the resident body. The RSC is responsible for organising sporting and informal social activities as well as representing students in discussions at committees.

Study Skills Assistants (SSA’s) are employed to provide a range of supports to assist students with a disability to achieve their academic goals. Study Skills Assistants are usually students undertaking study in the same area, or may have recently graduated and have good knowledge of the tertiary environment.

The support role encompasses a wide range of roles including:

• study skills support
• participation assistance
• note taking, and
• sign interpreters.

Applying for a position of Study Skills Assistant

We recruit Study Skills Assistants each year at the start of each semester. If you are interested in providing support services, please email disabilitysupport@usq.edu.au or call 07 4631 2372.

Future Leaders is an initiative of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce specifically aimed at the city’s younger business people. The group has their own board and networking events and focus on supporting the advancement of members professionally and personally.

To get involved with the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and the Future Leaders Group contact the Toowoomba Chamber.