Become an Ambassador

Open call for the future voices of design, product and leadership in Australia

Help shape Australia’s fastest growing product and design community and the future of the industry

Help shape Australia’s fastest growing product and design community and the future of the industry

Since 2022, The Outlook has consistently brought forward topics and conversations that inspire and equip people working in product and design, powered by the diverse voices of our Ambassadors.

Our Ambassadors are advisors and advocates who help accelerate our mission to uplift Australia’s creativity, innovation, and leadership capability. Through this growing group of trusted voices, we stay close to what is emerging and what matters most in the industry, drawing on their distinct personal and professional perspectives.

The impact you will have

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The impact you will have

Becoming an Outlook Ambassador puts you in front of a large, influential community.

5,000+ attendees from 250+ companies since 2022.
90+ speakers from leading global companies since 2022.
980k LinkedIn impressions The Outlook's posts in 2025 alone.

By becoming an ambassador, you'll join an exclusive group of people who help shape the direction of everything we do.

The ambassadors we're looking for

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The ambassadors we're looking for

We are proud of our cohort of Ambassadors, and to ensure each Ambassador can have the impact they want, we look for people who match our passion, dedication, and values.

You are a motivated person with a love for product, design, or leadershipp – a designer, or design adjacent professional.
You are energised by a vision of a stronger, more diverse, and more equitable world, and have great ideas about how we can move in that direction.
You find joy in giving back to others, paying forward the privileges you have.
You are enthusiastic about collaborating with others, enjoy being challenged, and are passionate about advocating for causes you believe in.
You values align with ours, and have a deep commitment to them in your work and way of life.
You are able to commit to two years of ambassador responsibilities.

What's in it for you

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What's in it for you

We're committed to creating a mutually beneficial relationship, and a program that can help accelerate your personal and professional goals.

Exclusive invitations to ambassador dinners and curated events designed to foster connection.
Automatic inclusion a juror for The Outlook Awards, helping celebrate what it truly means to be a prestigious award winner.
Where suitable, invitations to co-host workshops, facilitate roundtables or panels, or be an event speaker.
Official assets to share your work with The Outlook, including a certificate of completion and exclusive merch.
Free entry to all of The Outlook's events, and where possible our partner events.

Plus

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Community building

Become collaborators with individuals from diverse backgrounds and schools of thought, but alike in their passion and dedication to their work and design.

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Impact

Witness the tangible impact your efforts have in uplifting Australia’s design practice and leadership.

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Visibility

Build connection and recognition within the ambassador cohort and beyond, earning professional credibility for your contribution to Australia’s fastest growing and most inclusive design conference.

Meet our current Ambassadors

Sharbani Dhar

Director, Design Ops, Australia Post

John Lazzara

Head of Digital Experience Design, Telstra

Rosie McAlister

Snr Recruitment Specialist, Aquent

Amy Sheppard

Head of Design, NAB

Neha Karira

Snr Product Design Manager, Bunnings

Brendan Moyle

Snr Product Designer, REA Group

Catalina Bonavia

Head of SD & CX, Three6

Bonnie Mooney

Head of Design & VOC, MMSG

Benjamin Dokter

Founder, Design Futures

Sue Izmir

Senior Research Advisor, Climateworks Centre

Nikhil Bora

Experience Designer, ANZ

Become an ambassador

The application process runs from November through to the end of January.

Key dates

Applications open: 10 November, 2026.
Shortlist interviews: Early January
Offer: Mid-January
Final application outcome: 2 Feb 2026

Your details

First

Last

Phone

City/Town

State/Province

Job title or area of work

LinkedIn and website

LinkedIn and website
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Questionnaire

What is one of your proudest personal or professional achievements, and how has it shaped the way you interact with the world now?

What unique perspective do you think you can bring that would make you a fantastic Ambassador?

What perspectives or conversations do you think are missing from the product, design, and leadership space right now?

What do you hope to learn or gain from being an Outlook Ambassador?

Role and responsibilities

Becoming an Ambassador means joining a group of peers who actively shape and support The Outlook’s programs and community. It’s a collaborative, volunteer-based role that relies on shared enthusiasm, reliability, and care.

Please tick the responsibilities you are happy to commit to as a potential future Outlook Ambassador.

Promote The Outlook’s events and efforts to your network via word of mouth and LinkedIn.

Be a jury member for The Outlook Awards in a category which will be assigned based on your relevant experience.

Come prepared to 90 minute ambassador meetings that occur once every 1 to 3 months, be an active participant.

Take ownership of projects or tasks you choose to take on board, follow through and deliver reliably.

Attend The Outlook’s events in June.

How did you hear about The Outlook’s Ambassador Program?

Colleague or friend

Event or panel

Website

Other

FAQs

I am new to the industry. Can I still apply to be an Ambassador?

Yes! The Outlook respects and celebrates the diversity of career levels and professional perspectives. We believe that people have unique and valuable perspectives to bring to the table, regardless of their seniority or job title.

What are the responsibilities of an Ambassador?

Individuals invited to join The Outlook as an Ambassador agree to commitments that should take an average of 8 hours a quarter. An overview of the role’s expectations include:

Promoting The Outlook’s events and efforts to your network via word of mouth and LinkedIn.
Come prepared to 90 minute ambassador meetings that occur once every 1 to 3 months, and be an active participant in discussions.
Be a jury member for The Outlook Awards in a category related to your discipline.
Take ownership of projects or tasks you choose to take on board, follow through and deliver reliably.
Attend The Outlook’s events in June.
Commit to two years as an ambassador.

How long is does the Ambassador Program go for?

A term of being an Ambassador goes for two years.

Is The Outlook’s Ambassador a paid role?

The Outlook’s Ambassador roles are entirely voluntary, and do not eventuate to a paid role. We are committed to ensuring that, while the role is not a commercial transaction, our Ambassador Program is a mutually beneficial, meaningful and truly impactful experience for our Ambassadors.