The CAUTHE Executive Committee invites expressions of interest for the position of PhD Student Representative.

This role is an opportunity to represent, advocate and provide support for CAUTHE student members by canvassing their views on matters relating to CAUTHE activities and governance. Applicants must be a current CAUTHE Student Member at a Chapter member institution.

The attached Position Description outlines the key duties associated with this voluntary role.

Role Overview

The appointment includes:

• One-year term serving as PhD Student Representative
• Followed by an additional one-year term as a co-opted member of the Executive Committee, providing advisory support to the incoming representative

Benefits

Serving as a PhD student representative in a professional academic association such as CAUTHE offers valuable career and personal development opportunities. It enhances your CV by demonstrating leadership and professional engagement, while giving you direct access to senior academics, peers and potential collaborators through expanded networking. The role allows you to provide support, influence decisions and advocate for student needs and increase your visibility within your field, helping position you for future academic or industry roles.

In addition, CAUTHE will provide:

• Full registration for the PhD Workshop and Conference
• Up to AU$1,000 to support travel, accommodation and related expenses (if required)

Application requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A two-page CV
• A 500-word statement outlining your interest in the role and your vision and ideas for engaging with CAUTHE student members
• A support letter from your supervisor, confirming your capacity to undertake the role alongside your PhD

Key Dates

• Applications close: Friday 24 April 2026

If you have any queries related to the role, please contact: 2025 PhD Student representative: Kyle Munoz

For further information, please contact the CAUTHE Secretariat, Penny Jose.