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MAYOR'S STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Ready to level up your student journey? The Mayor’s Student Ambassador Program is your backstage pass to the Gold Coast where you’ll gain real-world skills, make valuable connections and friendships and take part in unforgettable experiences that showcase the very best of our city.
Applications are now open to become a 2026 Mayor’s Student Ambassador.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
As an Ambassador, you’ll join a dynamic crew of students who are passionate about personal and professional growth, leadership and getting involved. From exclusive events to hands-on learning this is your chance to be part of something bigger and help promote the Gold Coast as the best study destination in Australia.
If you’re looking for a fun, meaningful way to expand your skills, meet inspiring people and make your mark this is it. Apply now and unlock opportunities you won’t find anywhere else!
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
- Represent the City of Gold Coast’s vibrant student community
- Access exclusive VIP and behind-the-scenes experiences
- Gain career-boosting professional development that will set you apart
- Build impressive professional networks
- Embrace new challenges and step out of your comfort zone
- Form lifelong friendships from around the world
- Be part of a diverse, supportive community
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We'd love to hear from students who are:
- Passionate about living and studying on the Gold Coast
- Excited to share their experience with other students
- Ready to grow personally and professionally through challenge
- Open to stepping outside their comfort zone and learning new skills
- Motivated to lead, contribute and make a positive community impact
- Strong time management, reliability and accountability
- Professional, positive and proud to represent the Mayor’s Office
- Ambitious, purpose-driven and keen to create meaningful change
For any queries, please contact info@goldcoaststudenthub.com.
Initial key dates:
- Group interviews: Monday 16 March – Wednesday 18 March
- Official experience #1: Thursday 26 March
- Official experience #2: Wednesday 1 April
- Remaining monthly official experiences: Will be released upon acceptance into the program.
2026 ELIGIBILITY
- Be living on the Gold Coast
- Be enrolled at a Gold Coast registered School, College, Training Institution, TAFE or University between February – December 2026
- Year 11 and 12 high school students can apply
- Hold a valid student visa for the duration of the program if an international student
Meet the 2025 Mayor’s Student Ambassadors
Meet the 2025 Mayor’s Student Ambassadors
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PARTNER SUPPORT
We welcome the support of education partners and educators in promoting this program to students. A promotional toolkit is available to make sharing easy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.