Member elections

Opportunity to develop your University governance leadership skills

The Academic Board, as the peak academic governing body of the University, is accountable for overseeing the academic governance system to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and other regulatory standards.

As the expiration of the current elected student member terms approach, nominations are called for eligible students to be elected to the Academic Board, Research Committee or Learning and Teaching Quality Committee for terms commencing 1 October 2025 and ending 1 May 2026.

As an elected representative member, students are provided with a unique leadership opportunity to contribute to University governance decision making, ensuring the student voice is considered across all elements of our academic governance systems. Successful appointment also supports the development of students communication skills, enables access to professional development opportunities, increases networks across the university and active leadership experience to add to your resume.

Call for student nominations 

• Academic Board: 3 positions (view the Position description)

• Learning and Teaching Quality Committee: 3 positions (view the Position description)

• Research Committee: 1 position (view the Position description)

For more information of the roles and responsibilities of the above Governance bodies, refer to the Academic Board Charter, Learning and Teaching Quality Committee Charter and the Research Committee Charter.  As all meetings are held online, students can participate from any location regardless of your primary campus location.

Vacant positions

How to nominate

1. Complete the relevant online nomination form(s) linked below (links not active until opening of nomination period 5 September from 9 am) and submit prior to the closing date:
   1. Academic Board nomination form 
   2. Learning and Teaching Quality Committee nomination form
   3. Research Committee nomination form

2. All nominations must be supported by two students currently enrolled within the same position category for which you are nominating. All supporting nominees will be contacted via their Federation University email to verify their support for your nomination.

3. Candidates are encouraged to upload a brief supporting statement (up to 200 words) outlining your interest in nominating, and highlighting any relevant experiences or skills. This statement will be published within the ballot form should an election be required.

Eligibility

In accordance with the Federation University Australia's (Operations) Regulations 2022, students are eligible for election by and from the University student body at the time of calling for nominations by the Returning Officer, if the student:

• is studying at the University within Australia at a time fraction of 0.5 or more;

• is not employed by the University at a time fraction of 0.5 or more;

• is aged 18 years or over; and,

• is not serving a custodial sentence.

Notice of ballot

Should the number of nominations received exceed the number of position vacancies, an online ballot will be held. Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to the online ballot paper when the ballot opens. Votes must be lodged online before the ballot closes.

Ballot opens: 17 September 2025 at 9 am

Ballot closes: 23 September 2025 at 6 pm

The ballot uses a first-past-the-post voting system where each voter has a single vote and the candidate with the most votes wins. All enrolled students at Federation University are eligible to vote subject to the relevant student category as follows:

• TAFE positions are to be elected by TAFE students.

• Higher Education coursework positions are to be elected by Higher Education coursework students.

• Higher Degree Research students are to be elected by Higher Degree Research students.