Student Voice
Your voice as a student is of the highest importance
At GOTAFE, your voice as a student is of the highest importance. We not only value your voice, feedback and opinions, but find it critical in informing how GOTAFE operates. After all, GOTAFE is here for our students.
The student voice refers to the range of ways in which you can engage in decisions and actions which shape your learning environment. For instance, the social, recreational, and physical aspects of your learning environment; and providing direction and feedback about ways in which both your learning and wider experiences at GOTAFE can be enhanced.
SCC Nominations are open for 2026
Applications are open for the Student Consultation Committee for 2026. Apply through the link below.
Be a voice for your fellow students
The GOTAFE Student Consultation Committee is made up of current students who are caring, passionate and dedicated to represent you here at GOTAFE. They are here to participate in a sonsultation and advisory capacity to help guide GOTAFE systems, processes and projects.
The role of the SCC is to:
- Represent the student body, promote student participation in problem solving and decision making, enhance student communication and leadership, and ensure teamwork.
- Strengthen the GOTAFE community, and act as a conduit between students, teachers and leadership.
- Provide students with a formal voice in the life and governance of GOTAFE. It serves as a platform for student leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.

General information on the SCC
- SCC members will be offered the opportunity to participate in consultation sessions and be given as much notice as is possible.
- It is required that SCC members will conduct themselves in a manner that is aligned to principles above and GOTAFE’s Student Code of Conduct.
- SCC members will be reimbursed $50 per hour for their consultation and advisory services.
- SCC members may be asked to consult on a variety of issues including, but not limited to: GOTAFE systems and processes; Policies and Procedures; Frameworks and Action Plans; Facilities, recreation activities and social events; Proposed actions and activities that may have a significant impact on the student body.
Opportunities to enhance your student experience
Book an appointment with a Student Experience and Retention Officer at https://www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/students/student-services to discuss opportunities to enhance your learning and social experiences with campus-wide events and activities, GO-FEST celebrations, WorldSkills competitions, and a voice through the Student Consultation Committee.