Get more out of your university experience
This two-year program gives selected GBS students from the Nathan, Logan and Gold Coast campuses the opportunity to participate in a variety of leadership development and mentoring activities; participate in University and alumni events; and represent the School at major events. You'll gain real-world professional experience and improve your confidence.
The Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program offers:
- exclusive leadership development activities including a fun and challenging two-day Leadership Development Camp
- peer mentoring and volunteering experience
- participation in School and University recruitment and promotion
- invitations to high-profile University events
- possible international travel
- formal recognition of your contributions
What's involved: Year 1
In the first year of the program, you’ll participate in an induction day, a two-day leadership camp, and a series of seminars focusing on personal development (building your communication, inter-cultural and networking skills) to prepare you for future events.
You’ll also begin completing required community and University service hours, through participation in recruitment and promotional activities for the School.
What's involved: Year 2
In the second year, you’ll take on more leadership duties such as mentoring new Student Leaders, expanding community engagement, and participating in seminars with an industry / graduate careers focus. You may also have the chance to go on an International Community Exchange.
By the end of your second year you will have finished your required service hours in time to be awarded a certificate at the GBSSLP Graduation Evening.
Hear what our leaders have to say about the program
The Program has provided me with so many incredible opportunities and has encouraged me to reach for goals over and above anything I ever thought I could achieve. I have made lifelong friends who are an amazing support network throughout all endeavours. I can't recommend this program enough, it has made my university experience truly memorable.
Lauren Franey | Student Leader Alumnus
The GBS Student Leadership Program has been the highlight of my time at university so far! I’ve made so many wonderful like-minded friends and have had the chance to partake in such amazing opportunities. It’s wonderful to be a part of such a friendly and tight-knit program, and highly recommend it!
Shanayah Sharif | Current Student Leader
The student leadership program brought me out of my shell and allowed me to make friends, build industry connections, travel, and grow as a person. GBSSLP made my uni experience amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more!
Azaria Bell | Student Leader Alumnus
International community engagement
Griffith Business School is committed to developing globally responsible leaders. As part of the GBS Student Leadership Program, student leaders are offered the unique opportunity to participate in an overseas experience, meeting and working with local communities. The international community engagement project allows students to immerse themselves in a cultural exchange and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of their role in the global community.
As part of the international community engagement project beginning in 2013, students have travelled to Laos, Borneo, Nepal and India.
Making an impact within our community with the Little Spark Project
FareShare Australia
In 2023 a group of dedicated student leaders came together to volunteer their time through the Little Spark Project. Over two nights, the students helped prepare over 6,000 meals with FareShare Australia, one of Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens.
Now in its third year, the Little Spark Project inspires GBS Student Leaders to think creatively about how they can support communities facing various challenges.
The Centre for Women Co
In 2022 GBSSLP delivered a community engagement project to help support The Centre for Women Co. Our vision is to achieve social justice for all women by promoting equity, respect, safety and diversity in our communities.
The GBS Student Leaders delivered over 100 bags to the Centre for Women. Including GoBags for Women, GoBags for children (ages ranging from toddler to teenager) and bags to help women attend training sessions to help build their self-esteem and learn new skills.
Alzheimers Qld
In 2021 GBSSLP delivered a community engagement project to help support the work of Alzheimer's QLD. Founded in 1983, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is Australia’s largest dementia association, which also caters to older Australians requiring loving care and support.
As a fully ‘inclusive’ organisation, we strive to create meaningful lives, by tailoring a person’s living arrangements and lifestyle to best meet their, or their loved one’s needs.
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