JOIN US and get:
                             Valuable experience that can make your resume look even more impressive
  U nderstanding and support from VUPA team members
Professional and personal development opportunities
                 Amazing new network of friends and colleagues, and much more...

VUPA Board member:
The Board comprises the following key positions

• President
• Vice President - Research
• Vice President - Coursework 
• General Secretary
  
• Treasurer 
• Events / Social media Officer
• Two Equity officers

These roles are elected annually on a 2 year term with the opportunity to change portfolios and move up in the association based on the need of the association and your skills, passions and career objectives.

Many Board members come with a project they wish to pursue during their term.

​Although board positions are voluntary (with the exception of the president who is on an annual stipend), Board members receive exposure to additional opportunities within the university; networks at national level; complementary tickets to our events; invaluable assistance and mentoring in grant writing, scholarship applications; event organisation skills; business administration and leadership skills.

VUPA Volunteer member:
A great option to start if you want to get involved, meet great people and learn invaluable skills, but don’t want to commit to a portfolio or a 2 year term!

Volunteers assist the executive in their roles and may assist in (but certainly not limited to) event organisation and hosting; social media and general advertising; administrative procedures and the representation of postgraduate students and councils; committees and advisory groups.
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Volunteers also get great incentives as well! Including discounted or free tickets to VUPA events, first preference listing in executive position openings and you can receive a written references for your voluntary work from VUPA's President.

All VU Postgrads are members:
All postgraduates at Victoria University are automatically "members".

There is no fee to join VUPA and no paperwork to complete.

​If you are currently enrolled, you are welcome to follow us on social media, seek advice, attend or buy tickets to our events. Besides networking and enjoying our various events, you can gain access to VUPA’s rich network throughout the university we can provide access to great opportunities within the university - whether it be to take up roles on committees and councils; leadership and/or management positions.

​Contact VUPA
All VUPA members are strongly supported by a dedicated leadership team with proven experience in the various fields. 
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