Education Student Advisory Committee

What is EdSAC?

The Faculty of Education Student Advisory Committee (EdSAC) enables student voice in the governance and operations of the Faculty. The Committee ensures that students are engaged in shaping the Faculty's ongoing strategic priorities and provides feedback and direction on matters of student experience to the Faculty Executive. EdSAC also pilots initiatives and events to enhance the student experience.

By participating in EdSAC, students gain experiential learning opportunities through involvement in decision-making processes, strategic planning, and event coordination. These experiences develop transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which are highly valued by employers. Students also build confidence in professional settings, learn to navigate organisational structures, and strengthen their ability to advocate effectively—skills that enhance employability and can help prepare graduates for roles in education, policy, and community engagement.

EdSAC Committee Members

  • 1) Represent student voice: Communicate student concerns and feedback to Faculty levels within FoE, in a solution-oriented manner

    2) Improve student experience: Initiate, organise and host events for FoE students to decompress or voice their opinions and suggestions

    3) Connect students and staff in FoE: Assist FoE Academics, Operational Teams, and Executives in understanding students perspectives

    • Collect student feedback on the academic and student experience
    • Share student concerns with Faculty leadership
    • Drive change to improve student life
    • Pilot initiatives and events to enhance the student experience

    • Attend scheduled meetings
    • Share your perspective on various topics  (e.g. inclusive teaching practices, sustainability in curriculum, assessment reforms)
    • Submit items for discussion prior to meetings
    • Raise issues or suggestions brought forward by peers, where appropriate
    • Optional: help develop and deliver EdSAC led events for the Faculty (e.g. student panel, career networking event, wellbeing activity, etc)

    You don’t need to be an expert — just bring your experience, ask questions, and represent what matters to students!

    • Act as a representative for your peers, identifying areas of improvement within the Faculty
    • Help to shape initiatives, policies, and priorities that affect the student experience
    • Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
    • Have the opportunity to design and deliver 2 events/workshops that will enhance the student experience
    • Work with academics and professional staff in the Faculty
    • Network with FoE students across various levels and courses
    • Connect with like-minded peers
    • Earn a Melbourne Plus digital credential in Community Engagement (10 hours required)
    • Be invited to represent the student perspective on other Faculty-level committees including:
      • Diversity & Inclusion Committee
      • Indigenous Development Committee
      • Sustainability Committee
      • Learning and Teaching Committee

  • EdSAC is comprised of 10 - 15 students (or committee members), with a balanced mix of Master of Teaching students, Professional and Continuing Education students, and Research students.

    The commitment runs from February to October 2026 (Semester 1 and 2).

    Please note that you must have at least 1 year remaining in your Course to apply.

    Applications are now closed for 2026. Please check back towards the end of this year for 2027 applications.

  • The commitment runs from February to October 2026 (Semester 1 and 2).

    Committee members must contribute approximately 10 hours of service to qualify for the Melbourne Plus Community Engagement credential.

    These 10 hours include:

    • 1x 1.5-hour welcome meeting/training
    • 4x 1.5-hour meetings
    • 1x 1.5-hour end of year celebration and feedback session
    • Additional meetings for events, as required
    • Encouraged attendance at EdSAC led events

EdSAC Student Co-chair Position

  • As co-chair, you’ll work in partnership with the academic co-chair to guide the committee’s work, ensure meetings are purposeful and inclusive, and maintain a strong focus on student voice.

    Your main duties include:

    • Work collaboratively with the academic co-chair to develop meeting agendas and co-run meetings
    • Ensure committee members feel heard, comfortable contributing, and supported in raising issues
    • Ensure committee outcomes and recommendations are informed by a range of student perspectives
    • Maintain awareness of key issues affecting students
    • Help track action items and ensure timely follow-up
    • Act as the student lead for EdSAC events (x2 per year)

    Why your role matters:

    • You help ensure that student voice is meaningfully embedded in Faculty governance
    • You promote a culture of partnership, transparency, and shared leadership
    • You develop skills in facilitation, communication, consultation, and decision-making
    • You represent the student body in a highly visible and impactful role

    • Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Faculty of Education course
    • Completed at least one semester of study in a Faculty of Education course (37.5 - 50 credit points)
    • Minimum of 1 year remaining in your course

Want to get in touch with EdSAC?

  • Current Faculty of Education students can provide direct feedback to the EdSAC members about their experience in the Faculty here.

    Feedback will be reviewed by your co-chairs, and may be discussed during EdSAC committee meetings.

  • Please email the Student Experience Team at foe-experience@unimelb.edu.au