Ready to build your confidence, grow your networks and get more involved on campus? The La Trobe Leaders Program is now recruiting students for 2026 and once again, Leaders will have the opportunity to apply for the paid MyLaTrobe Storyteller role!
Why join La Trobe Leaders?
As a Leader, you’ll help welcome new students, support key campus events and strengthen our community. It’s flexible, hands‑on experience that boosts your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, all while helping fellow students thrive.
About the MyLaTrobe Storyteller role
The Storyteller program is continuing in 2026. It offers three paid, content creation internships, where you’ll help produce authentic student‑led content for MyLaTrobe’s social media channels. As a Storyteller, you’ll connect with other students by sharing real student voices and experiences.
The roles include two Student Storytellers and one Senior Student Storyteller for Semester 1, 2026. The Senior Student Storyteller role is for both Semester 1 and 2, 2026.
What’s in it for you?
- Get paid to create social media content
- Build your portfolio in media, communications or digital content
- Work closely with the MyLaTrobe and Student Communications teams
- Develop industry‑ready creative and storytelling skills
- Help shape the way we share student life at La Trobe
Who can apply?
- Members of the La Trobe Leaders Program (or planning to apply)
- All currently enrolled La Trobe students
- Students from all campuses and all year levels
- Students from any discipline — with a preference for marketing, media, communications or other related fields)
Key selection criteria
- Must be an active member of the La Trobe Leaders’ Program (or apply to join if not already a member)
- Must have a valid WWCC (employee)
- Must agree to adhere to La Trobe’s cultural qualities and staff policies
- Must be available to work 7 hours per week for the duration of the project – 15 weeks (a total of 105 hours)
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Have strong written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to work to a deadline
- Experience creating content for social media and online platforms a bonus
Key dates
Applications for the MyLaTrobe Storyteller role close at 5pm, Tuesday 3 February 2026. The roles will ideally commence in the week of Monday 16 February 2026.
How to apply
1. Apply for the La Trobe Leaders Program today
2. Then send a written Storyteller application by 3 February to Melia Donk, Manager – Digital Student Media & Campaigns, at M.Donk@latrobe.edu.au. Please include:
- your resume
- a cover letter
- a document addressing the selection criteria listed above
If you’re passionate about community, creativity and making campus life better for others, this is your chance to do it all.