University Elections
The Office of Governance Services conducts staff and student elections for a range of University Boards and Committees.
Please email returningofficer@westernsydney.edu.au to request an election or for further information about University elections,
Current Elections
| Committee | Position | Term Expiry | Notice of Election/Ballot | Nomination Link | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Senate | • One undergraduate student • One postgraduate coursework student • One (Higher Degree Research) HDR student • One Indigenous Australian student • One student representing disability matters • One international student |
Two years, 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 | Notice of Election/Ballot | Ballot in progress - Voting links sent via email | 4:00pm Wednesday, 29 October 2025 |
| Committee | Position | Term Expiry | Notice of Election/Ballot | Nomination Link | Submit/Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Trustees | • One Academic Staff Member • One Professional Staff Member |
Term Expiry - Two years, 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 | Notice of Election/Ballot | Ballot in progress - Voting links sent via email | 4:00pm Wednesday, 29 October 2025 |
| Academic Senate | Elected Chair and Deputy Chair Positions
Elected academic staff members from the Faculties |
Term Expiry - Two years, 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 | Notice of Ballot - Chair and Deputy Chair | Ballot in progress - Voting links sent via email | 4:00pm Wednesday, 29 October 2025 |
Declaration of Results
| Committee | Position | Term | Declaration of Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Trustees | One Undergraduate Student Member | Two years, from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 | Declaration of Results |
Past Election Results
*Previous elected members is not inclusive of members from prior terms.
**As per section (30) of the Elections Policy, vacant positions that are not successfully filled after two rounds of nominations are able to be filled under section (55), through the casual vacancy process. Casual vacancies can be filled (at the discretion of the Chair) via the Chair appointing a member or via OGS holding another election.