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 Nominations - Election of Non-Academic Staff Member

The University of Newcastle is to elect one non-academic staff member of the University to the University Council.

Nominations for the position are now open and will close 5:00pm, Wednesday 20 March 2024.

If required, an electronic ballot will be conducted.

The term of office of the person elected will be two years from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026.

Eligibility

All non-academic staff employed by the University as at 20 March 2024 (close of nominations) are eligible to nominate for this election. This includes professional staff and non-academic teaching staff on contingent, continuing and fixed term employment arrangements.

Why nominate

The University Council is responsible for the governance of the University. The Council acts in the best interest of the University, driving the performance of the University through strategy and stewardship, by providing overall strategic guidance for the University and overseeing senior management in carrying out that strategic direction.

For further information about this election, visit the University Elections Web Page.

How to nominate

Nominations must be submitted on the approved Nomination Form (see page 2). There must be a separate nomination form for each candidate. Your nomination must be proposed, seconded and signed by two non-academic staff eligible for this election.

Download the Notice of Nominations (which includes the Nomination Form) here.

You can include a statement (150 words or less) to support your nomination, together with a passport sized photograph. These will be distributed to voters in the event there is more than one eligible nomination received and a ballot is required. The University Secretary reserves the right to edit a statement to ensure it contains no inappropriate material.

Completed nominations can be submitted by email: elections@newcastle.edu.au

COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00PM ON WEDNESDAY, 20 MARCH 2024.

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:

E: elections@newcastle.edu.au


Contact

Contact the Deputy Returning Officer for all election questions on elections@newcastle.edu.au