Volunteer Resident Advisor Recruitment

Cody
"As an RA, I honed various professional skills like leadership, confidence, conflict resolution, and event management. These skills, not taught in my degrees, proved valuable for advancing my career as they easily transferred to different contexts. Applying these skills within my hall community became second nature, allowing me to positively impact the lives of fellow residents."

Cody Fryar

Volunteer Resident Advisor roles

Each residence/Hall at Monash University has a team of volunteer Resident Advisors (RAs) dedicated to providing support, engagement, and development within its residential community. Additionally, a number of central volunteer Resident Advisors lead portfolios to facilitate events, initiatives, and programs for the entire Monash University Accommodation community.

There are two types of Volunteer RA roles:

  • Residential RAs - Support and engage with residents within a specific hall. These RA make up the bulk of the student leaders.
  • Central RAs - Lead programs and events for the entire Monash University Accommodation community. There are two RAs for each of the following  portfolios:
    • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Gender Equality
    • Sports & Wellbeing
    • Pride Community

Becoming a Volunteer Residential Advisor

Application Timeline

Applications Open: August of the current year for RAs applying for the following year

Information for Current Residents

  • Email Notifications: Current residents will receive detailed emails and an invitation to attend information sessions in their hall.

Training and Mandatory Events

  • Training Sessions: Successful applicants must attend various training sessions in the last three weeks of November.
  • Mandatory RA Summit (in person):
    • Dates for 2026:  19th-20th November 2026 for 2027 RAs

Additional Information

  • Not yet a resident at Monash University Accommodation, but you have previous leadership experience? If you are applying to live on campus and have previous university accommodation leadership experience, please email mrs.reslife@monash.edu for further information.

For any further questions or details, feel free to reach out via email.

Program Benefits

  • Contribute to community development and social change
  • Form friendships with like-minded students from different faculties
  • Access to specialised training programs
  • Develop your leadership, communication and teamwork skills
  • Gain valuable experience for your resume
  • Participation is recorded on your Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement
  • Receive a Resident Advisor Scholarship in recognition of your contribution

Volunteer Resident Advisor Scholarship

Current residents of Monash University Accommodation who apply for a leadership role within the community and are selected as volunteer Resident Advisors may be eligible for a Resident Advisor Scholarship. Please review the eligibility requirements on the scholarship website before applying.

For more information, contact mrs.reslife@monash.edu