Notice of Election - College Boards
The University of Newcastle is to elect academic staff to the College Boards.
Nominations for the positions are now open and will close 5:00pm AEST, Friday 21 August 2026.
If required, an electronic ballot will be conducted.
The term of office for the positions will commence from 1 January 2027.
The following positions are available:
| College | School | Positions Available |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Science and Environment | School of Architecture and Built Environment | 1 x two-year position |
| School of Engineering | 1 x two-year position | |
| School of Computer and Information Sciences | 1 x two-year position |
| College | School | Positions Available |
|---|---|---|
| College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing | School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy | 1 x two-year position |
| School of Health Sciences | 1 x two-year position | |
| School of Medicine and Public Health | 1 x two-year position | |
| School of Nursing and Midwifery | 1 x two-year position |
| College | School | Positions Available |
|---|---|---|
| College of Human and Social Futures | School of Education | 1 x two-year position |
| School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences | 1 x two-year position | |
| Newcastle Business School | 1 x two-year position | |
| Newcastle School of Law and Justice | 1 x two-year position |
Eligibility
All staff (of the relevant School) employed as academic staff by the University as at 21 August 2026 (close of nominations) are eligible to nominate for this election. This includes academic staff on continuing and fixed term employment arrangements, but does not include people with sessional, casual or conjoint arrangements.
How to nominate
Nominations must be submitted on the approved Nomination Form.
You can include a statement (150 words or less) to support your nomination, together with a passport size photograph. This will be distributed to voters in the event there is more than one eligible nomination received for the positions available and an electronic ballot is held.
Completed nominations can be submitted by email to elections@newcastle.edu.au by 5:00pm AEST, Friday 21 August 2026.
Contact
If you have any queries regarding this election, please email elections@newcastle.edu.au.
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.