The Student–Staff Partnership Hub is a central space for collaboration, innovation, and co-creation at Murdoch University. It showcases opportunities where students and staff can work together as colleagues, shaping teaching, learning, and university experience.
Partnerships between students and staff go beyond traditional consultation. They are built on shared responsibility, mutual respect, and the recognition that both groups bring valuable expertise. This hub provides resources, stories, and opportunities to foster those partnerships at Murdoch.
What does partnership mean?
Partnership means working with each other, not for each other. It is about. transforming the university experience from something transactional, where students simply receive education, into something collaborative, where students and staff co-create knowledge.
Partnership is aspirational, and the more students and staff partner on projects or in decision-making, the more impact this has.
What’s in it for you?
Depending on the type of partnership opportunities you participate in, you might be able to:
- Enhance learning by co-designing curriculum, teaching resources, and assessment approaches.
- Drive innovation by generating creative ideas that improve the student experience and university life.
- Empower your voice through opportunities to influence decisions that shape learning, policy, and strategy.
- Build community by fostering collaboration, inclusion, and respect across students and staff.
- Develop professional skills in teamwork, communication, leadership, and project management.
- Create impact through projects that strengthen Murdoch’s culture of partnership and continuous improvement.
- Gain recognition, work experience and employability skills that might open future job opportunities.
- Earn academic credit or remuneration through select programs and roles.
Opportunities to participate
Discover the existing partnership opportunities available at Murdoch University
Governance
Murdoch University’s governance framework provides the structures, decision-making bodies, and accountability mechanisms that guide how the institution operates and evolves. From the Senate to the Academic Council, senior leadership, and statutes/by-laws, governance ensures transparency, integrity, and strategic direction. Learn more about how Murdoch is governed and view your representatives here.
Student employment
Murdoch University offers a range of student employment opportunities that allow students to gain professional experience while they study. Roles such as Peer Academic Coaches (PAC), Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Leaders, Student Wellbeing and Equity Ambassadors, Kulbardi K-Track mentors support student learning and success. Others, like Future Students and Outreach Ambassadors or Pathway Program Volunteers, help prospective and new students feel welcome at Murdoch.
Student voice and feedback mechanism
Your voice shapes Murdoch University. Student feedback helps ensure that teaching, learning, and support services continue to evolve and improve. There are many ways to share your experiences, raise concerns, and contribute to positive change.
You can provide feedback through student experience, unit surveys, and focus groups.
For matters relating to course quality, the Office of Quality and Standards oversees the university’s quality assurance and improvement processes. You can contact them at quality@murdoch.edu.au or visit the Quality Assurance and Improvement page.
If you wish to make a formal complaint, visit here. Independent advice and assistance are also available from the National Student Ombudsman.