Nominations for the University Council

The University of Canberra Council is calling for nominations to fill vacancies in its membership, as identified in the University of Canberra Act 1989. The following positions are available commencing 1 January 2026 for two-year terms.

• Academic staff member (under s11e of the Act)
• General (professional) staff member (under s11f of the Act)

A person who is eligible to stand as a candidate for more than one elected position in an election can only stand for one position in that election and must only stand as a candidate for one elected position to Council, or one elected position to Academic Board.

This election will be conducted in accordance with the University of Canberra (Election of Staff and Student Members to Academic Board and Council) Rules 2024 (“the Election Rules”).

Prior to nominating

• Please refer to the roles and responsibilities of Council members as set out in the Fact Sheet for Nominees to familiarise yourself with the requirements of the role.
• Please ensure that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria in the Election Rules.

To nominate, please submit the following to elections@canberra.edu.au by 5:00pm, Friday, 29 August 2025:

• The completed Council nomination form
• A short statement about yourself and reason for nominating in Word format, (less than 500 words); and
• A JPEG photo of yourself (passport style, less than 500kb).

For further information regarding the nomination or election processes of the University, or the role of the Council, please email elections@canberra.edu.au.

Ms Stephanie Payne

Returning Officer
University Secretary