Who we are
Student Leadership in the MDHS
The Student Leadership space is a vibrant, collaborative and multidisciplinary community where MDHS students come together to co-design, lead, connect and grow their real-world skills - elevating their student experience, amplifying their voices, and strengthening their job-ready capabilities
beyond university.
The MDHS Student Leadership Network turns faculty strategy into real-world opportunities for students to collaborate, lead and build skills that help them thrive in their roles... and make meaningful impact beyond university.
Most importantly, we open doors.
When students join the Student Leadership Network, they are connected with faculty initiatives, projects and decision-making spaces – giving them a genuine seat at the table and a chance to shape the MDHS experience for their peers.
Student Leadership Team
The Student Leadership Team is established to foster a collaborating, supporting, and thriving student leaders experience and student leadership development where student leaders can grow personally, socially, and professionally. Through purposeful student leader engagement and co-design strategies, the team aims to enrich the student experience where MDHS student have access to diverse opportunities and empowerment to involve and collaborate in the faculty’s student leadership programs. The establishment of the Student Leadership Team underscores the University of Melbourne's commitment through:
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"We will offer students a distinctive and outstanding education and experience, preparing them for success as leaders, change agents and global citizens”
“Intensify our commitment to an exceptional student experience that continues beyond graduation.”
Learn more about the Unimelb Advancing Melbourne 2030 Strategy here.
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"...charts our course in student experience and education from now to 2030 while engaging with our place in the world; our obligations to our community: students, staff, partners, our city, and our region; and the dynamic and disruptive impacts of the recent past."
Learn more about the Unimelb Advancing Students and Education Strategy here.
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“Our goal is to educate outstanding students who will be future leaders of their professions”
“Cultivate exceptional students and graduates that are leaders in their field.”
“Equip our graduates with the job-ready skills and attributes to make a positive societal impact” “We are preparing job-ready graduates who will be leaders in their field. We will measure graduate outcomes and impacts of our students and alumni. Our students tell us we are a leader in student learning experience. We will measure student experience...”
Learn more about the Unimelb Advancing Health 2030 Strategy here.
Meet the Team
The Student Leadership team supports MDHS student leaders throughout their journey - creating opportunities for them to lead, connect and grow beyond the classroom.
Between us, we bring decades of experience across university life, and we’re passionate about creating spaces where students feel empowered to lead and thrive.
Celine Goh (she/her)
Team Leader and Trainer, Student Leadership
Celine leads the MDHS Student Leadership portfolio within the Faculty’s Learning & Teaching Unit. She works closely with MDHS students who are ready to step forward -whether to get involved, represent their peers or lead initiatives - creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth and impact.
With over 13 years of experience across higher education and industry, Celine brings a deep understanding of the student journey - from transition and engagement through to leadership development and employability.
At heart, she is a trainer. She translates strategy into learner-centred training programs that are practical, engaging and grounded in real student experiences.
Chelsea Ryan (she/her)
Student Leadership Officer
In her role, Chelsea advocates for and supports students in our MDHS community and leadership programs.
She supports the planning and delivery of training sessions and enjoy contributing to the development of student leadership skills that they can continue to build with experiences in their educational, professional and everyday lives.
Her favourite part of the role is definitely connecting with students and supporting innovative ideas coming to life!