Get more out of your university experience
This program gives selected Griffith Business School (GBS) students from the Nathan, Gold Coast and Digital campuses the opportunity to participate in a variety of leadership development and mentoring activities; participate in University and alumni events; and represent the School at major events. You'll gain real-world professional experience, improve your confidence, and build your transferable skills.
The program will empower you to grow as a leader through access to engaging speakers, thoughtful discussion, campus outreach, engagement and proactive mentorship. In this extra-curricular program, you will develop strong inter-personal, leadership and communication skills.
The Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program offers:
- exclusive leadership development workshops
- a fun and challenging two-day Leadership Development Camp
- peer mentoring and volunteering experience
- participation in School and University recruitment and promotion
- invitations to high-profile University events
- community volunteering opportunities
- cohort experience and lifelong friends
- formal recognition of your contributions at our Graduation Night.
What's involved: Year 1
In the first year of the program (Trimester 1 & 2, 2025), you’ll participate in an induction day, a two-day leadership camp, and a series of workshops focusing on personal development (building your communication, inter-cultural, business etiquette and networking skills) to prepare you for future events.
You’ll also begin completing required community engagement and University experience hours, through participation in recruitment and promotional activities for the School.
You will be invited to regular meetings with all student leaders to hear the latest updates and to share your experiences and feedback with staff. You will be an active ambassador for Griffith Business School students.
*for students that do not have the ability to complete the 2 year program, we can offer early graduation after year one. This allows you to complete half the program in half the time and get certification for what you have completed.
What's involved: Year 2
In the second year of the program (Trimester 1 & 2, 2026), you’ll take on more leadership duties such as mentoring new Student Leaders, expanding community engagement, and participating in seminars with an industry / graduate careers focus. You may also have the chance to interview new applicants for the program, building your skill set for your career after University.
By the end of the second year you will have finished your required experience hours in time to be awarded a certificate at the GBSSLP Graduation Evening.
Hear what our leaders have to say about the program
The Program has provided me with so many incredible opportunities and has encouraged me to reach for goals over and above anything I ever thought I could achieve. I have made lifelong friends who are an amazing support network throughout all endeavours. I can't recommend this program enough, it has made my university experience truly memorable.
Lauren Franey | Student Leader Alumnus
The GBS Student Leadership Program has been the highlight of my time at university so far! I’ve made so many wonderful like-minded friends and have had the chance to partake in such amazing opportunities. It’s wonderful to be a part of such a friendly and tight-knit program, and highly recommend it!
Shanayah Sharif | Current Student Leader
The student leadership program brought me out of my shell and allowed me to make friends, build industry connections, travel, and grow as a person. GBSSLP made my uni experience amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more!
Azaria Bell | Student Leader Alumnus
Making an impact within our community with the Little Spark Project
FareShare Australia
In 2024 a group of dedicated GBS Student Leaders from our Gold Coast, Nathan and Digital campus volunteered with FareShare Australia, one of the country's largest non-profit kitchens, helping prepare over 3,000 nutritious meals for people in need.
Now in its fourth year, the Little Spark Project is a highlight of the GBS Student Leadership Program, inspiring students to think creatively about supporting communities facing various challenges.
FareShare Australia
In 2023 student leaders volunteered two nights to help prepare over 6,000 meals with FareShare Australia.
Powered by volunteers and supplied with surplus food by Foodbank Queensland, FareShare Australia aims to cook one million meals a year.
The Centre for Women Co
In 2022 GBSSLP delivered a community engagement project to help support The Centre for Women Co. Our vision is to achieve social justice for all women by promoting equity, respect, safety and diversity in our communities.
The GBS Student Leaders delivered over 100 bags to the Centre for Women. Including GoBags for Women, GoBags for children (ages ranging from toddler to teenager) and bags to help women attend training sessions to help build their self-esteem and learn new skills.
Alzheimers Qld
In 2021 GBSSLP delivered a community engagement project to help support the work of Alzheimer's QLD. Founded in 1983, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is Australia’s largest dementia association, which also caters to older Australians requiring loving care and support.
As a fully ‘inclusive’ organisation, we strive to create meaningful lives, by tailoring a person’s living arrangements and lifestyle to best meet their, or their loved one’s needs.
Eat, Sleep, Business
