Arc Savers is Arc's cost-of-living support program, helping UNSW students access practical resources, develop life skills, and feel supported throughout their university journey. Through workshops, campaigns, resource redistribution initiatives, Borrowing Centre, Career Closet, and other student-focused services, Arc Savers works to make student life more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
As the Cost of Living Officer, you'll help coordinate and deliver initiatives that directly support students facing cost-of-living pressures. From planning workshops and activations to supporting resource redistribution programs and volunteer engagement, you'll play a key role in creating positive and meaningful experiences for the UNSW community.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing, enjoys bringing ideas to life, and loves working with people. If you're organized, proactive, community-minded, and excited about creating real impact on campus, we'd love to hear from you!
Who Are We?
Arc is UNSW’s student organisation. We like to call ourselves the cool older sibling. We know that the best parts of going to uni is all the stuff you do outside the classroom, and we pride ourselves on making that experience awesome. We do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in-person.
Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of full of like-minded students, who believe in listening to students, working together and having fun between hard work. Work perks include professional development opportunities, the occasional work cake party, hot desk spaces, tickets to the Arc Annual Dinner, and more. But probably the best thing you’ll get out of working here are some friendships you’ll never forget.
Imposter Syndrome disclaimer:
If you’re reading this thinking, ‘no way can I do this, I have no experience’, you should know that some of the best student officers at Arc applied when they had no experience. We took them on because we believe in giving people their first chance, and because they showed they had a willingness to learn, problem solve and try new things. You could be that person too.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
As the Cost of Living Officer, you’ll work to ensure the smooth delivery of the Arc Savers program through the following responsibilities:
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Coordinate and support the delivery of Arc Savers initiatives, events, workshops, and campaigns focused on improving student wellbeing and reducing cost-of-living pressures.
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Work collaboratively with students, Arc departments, UNSW stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful programs.
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Assist with administration, communications, reporting, marketing activities, and program evaluation.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
DESIRABLE
What We Can Offer You
Applications close on 22 SEPTEMBER 2026, 11.59 PM. If you would like to apply, submit the following:
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Your resume (max one page)
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A cover letter that addresses the selection criteria in the outlined in the position description and that addresses the following questions (max two pages):
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What excites you about Arc Savers, and how would you contribute to improving student wellbeing, affordability, and engagement through the program?
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Tell us about a time you coordinated people, projects, or competing priorities. How did you stay organized, support others, and respond when challenges arose?
