Co-Options  

Hi everyone! UMSU International is happy to announce that the 2026 Co-Option is happening now! 

What is the Co-Options? 

Co-Option is one way for students to join the UMSU International family as a member of the committee. Applicants will be interviewed and selected by the current committee, who will evaluate each applicant based on their relevant skills and experiences. So, it is highly recommended for you to apply for a position you feel you can excel in!  

 

What positions are open?  

• Education Co-Opted Officers x2 
• Human Resources Co-Opted Officers x2 

 

Role Description for Co-Opted Officer 

Education Department 

The UMSU International Co-Opted Education Officers shall:  

1. Be members of the UMSU International Education sub-committee; UMSU International Regulations (amended 09/08/2025, ratified 19/3/2026 by UMSU Students Council); 

2. Assist the UMSU International Vice-President (Education and Welfare) and UMSU International Education Director on issues and activities related to the education and rights of Members; 

3. Assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International;  

4. Take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central Committee; and  

5. Represent UMSU International in all places as advised by the UMSU International President and/or UMSU International Executive Committee. 

 

*Recommended Skills: 

1. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, so as to communicate with team members and events’ participants 

2. Able to identify and solve problems, sometimes on the spot 

3. Able to work well within a team environment, and open to listening to many different opinions 

4. Being responsive, and responding to group discussions online quickly 

5. Able to commit 6-8 hours per week to UMSU INTL-related work, including attending weekly department meetings  

6. Candidates will ideally be someone friendly, enthusiastic and are able to display customer service skills in a student-facing role 

 

Human Resources Department  

The UMSU International Human Resource Officers shall:  

1. Be members of the UMSU International Human Resources subcommittee;  

2. Assist the UMSU International Human Resources Director in affairs related to the International Student Ambassador (ISA) Program, and improving or maintaining relationships between members of UMSU International Central Committee;  

3. Assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and  

4. Take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central Committee. 

 

*Recommended Skills: 

1. Fluent in English  

2. Possess a certain level of knowledge in UMSU International's ISA program and the organisation's value.  

3. Friendly and proactive, with a positive attitude and a natural ease in connecting with others—while also being focused, reliable, and able to work independently when needed.  

4. Have great time management skills and agree to commit a minimum of 8 hours per week  

5. Less commitment outside UMSU International is preferred Able to make decisions without bias and treat everyone fairly  

6. Motivated and open-minded on receiving and executing new tasks  

7. Willing to enhance the relationship between committee members and ISAs 

 

 

*Recommended Skills are not compulsory, however, could be helpful for a smooth transition and sustainability for the role.  

 

Application Link 

Applications are open from Monday 17th August, 2026 (9am) – Thursday, 20th August, 2026 (8pm), so please take note of these dates! To apply, click the button below: 

Apply Here 

Good luck to all applicants, we hope to see you all soon!! 

 

More questions? 

Contact UMSU International’s General Secretary, Rhea Fan, at secretary.umsuintl@union.unimelb.edu.au to help answer your questions.