Student representation on committees

Dive into committee life and make a real difference here at Fed.

This is your chance to:

  • Enhance your communication skills
  • Access professional development
  • Be part of a friendly, supportive team
  • Grow your network

Plus, having committee experience looks great on your CV.

Curious about the difference between “governance” and “management”? Join us to find out.

How can I get involved?

Nominations are now open for eligible students for the following positions. Check out the links below to see how each committee works and find the one that’s right for you.

They all meet online six times a year, so you can join in from anywhere.

CommitteePosition CategoryTerm of Office

Academic Board

One enrolled TAFE student1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2025

Learning and Teaching Quality Committee

One enrolled higher education coursework student
One enrolled TAFE student		1 Jan 2025 – 30 Sep 2025
Research CommitteeOne enrolled higher degree research (HDR) student 1 Jan 2025 – 30 Sep 2025

The nomination process

  1. Complete this nomination form before 6pm, Friday 27 September 2024.

Your nomination will also need to include:

  • The names of two fellow students who support your nomination. They must be in the same category as you (e.g., TAFE students if you're a TAFE student). We'll confirm their support through their Federation University email.
  • A short (200 word) Support Statement. This is your chance to introduce yourself, explain why you’re interested in the role, and showcase any relevant skills or experiences. Make it engaging—student voters will read this during the election if one is called.

Am I eligible?

You must be:

  • Studying at Federation University from within Australia
  • Enrolled at least part-time (time fraction of 0.5 or more)
  • Not employed by Federation University at a time fraction of 0.5 or more
  • Aged 18 years or over
  • Not serving a custodial sentence

A vote may be called

If we get more nominations than available spots, we'll hold an online vote. Enrolled students will be invited to vote via email.

  • Ballot opens: 9am, 7 October 2024
  • Ballot closes: 6pm, 11 October 2024

It’s a simple voting system: you get one vote, and the candidate with the most votes wins. All enrolled students at Federation University can vote.

For some positions, there are specific voting rules:

  • TAFE positions are voted on by TAFE students only.
  • Higher Education coursework positions are voted on by Higher Education coursework students only.
  • Higher Degree Research positions are voted on by Higher Degree Research students only.

We’ll announce the election results within 10 working days after the ballot closes, or once any disputes are sorted out.

Got questions? We're here to answer

Please email academic.secretariat@federation.edu.au

The election is governed by the Federation University Australia (Operations) Regulations.