Staff elections
Elections for staff positions on University Council, Academic Senate and College Boards are conducted by Governance and Assurance Services with the University Secretary being the Returning Officer.
Other bodies throughout the University conduct their own elections for positions on their Boards and Committees.
This webpage only deals with the elections undertaken by Governance and Assurance Services.
The University has a range of opportunities for staff to become involved in Committees that contribute to the teaching, learning and the business of the University. Committee members get to meet an influential network of people, learn new skills, develop their professional skills and effect change at the University.
Do you have questions relating to elections? Read the Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet and the Election Information and Resources page.
2024 Elections
Notice of election - Professional Staff Member to Council
At the close of the nomination period, eight valid nominations were received for the one Professional Staff member to be elected as a member of the University Council. Consequently, an optional preferential ballot was conducted for the position by electronic ballot.
The successful candidate was Shireen Syed.
Contact Us
If you have any queries regarding this election please email elections@newcastle.edu.au.
Election of Academic Staff to Council
The election of Academic Staff to Council is anticipated to commence mid-2024.
Further Information
Key election resources are available in the information and resources section of the elections website. Alternatively, you may wish to email elections@newcastle.edu.au.
Election of Academic Staff to the Academic Senate
The election of Academic Staff to the Academic Senate is anticipated to commence in mid-2024.
Contact
If you have any queries regarding this election, please email elections@newcastle.edu.au.
Election of Academic Staff to the College Boards
The election of Academic Staff to the College Boards is anticipated to commence in mid-2024.
Queries?
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact the Deputy Returning Officer, Governance and Assurance Services:
Contact
Contact the Deputy Returning Officer for all election questions on elections@newcastle.edu.au
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