Frequently Asked Questions

The time required will depend on the specific committee or working group and the estimated time commitment will normally be stated in the advertisement and during the induction process (if applicable)

It is worth keeping in mind that while some groups may only meet for an hour once a month, some reading time is required for the agenda of each committee and you may wish to do your own additional research into any items raised. 

Your time management is your responsibility and it is important that you show up for anything you have committed to. 

If training is required for the position, this will be included in the advertisement and factored into the estimated time commitment. Training may be conducted by the part of the University organising the committee, or may be run by USASA.

If you are currently in a role and are concerned you have not received training or have specific areas for improvement that you are interested in, please check out the Student Voice Resources or get in touch with us directly at USASA.StudentVoice@unisa.edu.au and let us know what we can do to support you. 

At the time of writing, most of the positions advertised are not paid. However, if a position does have payment associated with it (financial or otherwise), it will be clearly stated.

Generally yes, so long as it meets the specific requirements of the UniSA+ program. If you are unsure, please contact that team directly at unisaplus@unisa.edu.au

The short answer is no, however it is important to consider other commitments occurring in your life as well as your study. It is also crucial that your involvement in any existing groups is not compromised by joining more (including potential conflicts of interest).

While your own Academic Unit or area will have some resources, the USASA Student Voice team have also put together a set of resources for UniSA Staff.