Our organisation
Standing committees of Council
Chancellor’s Committee
Responsible for:
- the University's reputation
- efficient running of University business
- approving urgent business matters
- recruitment and remuneration of relevant senior staff
- the Vice-Chancellor's performance
- performance and remuneration of Council members
Controlled and Associated Entities Committee
Responsible for:
- the University's controlled and associated entities
- systems of control and accountability
- commercial activities undertaken by controlled entities
- risk management and assessment
- structures and measures to ensure good governance (including joint ventures and student associations)
- policy and procedures relating to controlled and associated entities
- recommending the University's membership of companies and other incorporated bodies
Finance Committee
Responsible for:
- financial and investment performance, strategic commercial activities and financial sustainability
- integrity of the financial statements, accounting and financial reporting processes
- assessing the financial impact of strategic proposals
- overseeing business case development process
- disclosure controls, procedures and internal controls over financial reporting
- overseeing external audit function
- effective management of financial risk
Nominations and Governance Committee
Responsible for:
- statutory and regulatory compliance
- setting expectations on governance matters
- Council Induction and Development Program
- recommending appointment of members to the University and other bodies
- standards and expectations of honorary appointments
- conferral of degrees, awards honorary awards
People and Culture Committee
Responsible for:
- strategies to enhance people and organisational effectiveness
- the University's Employee Value Proposition and other strategic initiatives associated with people and culture
- staff and stakeholder communications
- industry and community engagement strategies
- standards for the code of conduct, values, corporate responsibility principles, and ethical practice
- alignment of workforce strategies with strategic and corporate plans
Risk Committee
Responsible for:
- the University’s Risk Management Framework
- facilitating assurance that risk exposures are being managed appropriately
- overseeing the University’s internal audit function and independence
Development Committee
Responsible for:
- the strategic direction of the University
- strategic planning and monitoring performance
- growth strategies
- national and international positioning and competitive performance
- campus planning and development, estate management, capital expenditure and asset utilisation
- strategies in relation to digital and information technologies
- strategic investments
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.