The University of Wollongong values the participation of both staff and students in its decision making. Each year, the University hosts elections for a number of staff and student positions on governance bodies to ensure that all perspectives are considered.
Governance elections
The Annual General Election period is held from September and elections take place as required depending on the regulations governing each individual body and position. A Returning Officer is appointed to oversee the conduct of each election.
If a representative position is vacated before the end of its appointed term, a Casual Vacancy is created. An election to fill a Casual Vacancy may occur outside of the Annual General Election period.
Current elections
- Chair of Academic Senate Election
- WUSA and NUS annual general elections
- WUPA annual general elections
Election for Chair of Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the principal academic body of the University, having responsibility for advising the Council and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to teaching, scholarship, research and related activities in accordance with these terms of reference. Senate plays an important role in the governance of the University by working in collaboration with the University Council (Council), the University Executive and the academic community.
Further information about Academic Senate membership and the role and functions of Academic Senate can be found on the Academic Senate website.
An election was held for the position of Chair of Academic Senate from 19 June 2024 to 25 June 2024. Please see the Declaration of Election for results and further information.
Key election documents
WUSA and WUPA Elections
The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a student council of elected members representing the undergraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA) is a student council of elected members representing the postgraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The general elections for WUSA and WUPA will commence in September. In preparation the Secretary to Council, in consultation with the WUSA & WUPA Councils, has appointed a Returning Officer for these elections. Please refer to the 2024 Notice of Intention to Appoint RO.
Key election documents
Current elections
The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a student council of elected members representing the undergraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
Refer to the WUSA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUSA.
Elections for the seven NUS Representative positions will run during the same period. NUS positions are for a one-year term commencing January 2025.
Positions available
WUSA Annual General Elections are being held for all council positions for a one-year term commencing in December 2024.
Council positions:
- President
- General Secretary
- Treasurer
- Education Officer / Assistant Secretary
- Disabilities Representative
- Tertangala Coordinator
- Women's Representative
- Environment Representative
- International Students Representative
- Welfare Coordinator
- Ethno-Cultural Representative
- 5 x General Representatives
Elections for the seven NUS Representative positions will run during the same period. NUS positions are for a one-year term commencing January 2025.
Key dates
- Nominations open: 16 September 2024
- Nominations close: 27 September 2024
- Polling open (if required): 14 October 2024
- Polling close (if required): 16 October 2024
- Declaration of results: 25 October 2024
Key election documents
- WUSA Nomination Form (PDF)
- NUS Nomination Form (PDF)
- Notice of Election - WUSA annual general elections 2024 (PDF)
- Intention to appoint a Returning Officer (PDF)
- Notice of Appointment Returning Officer (PDF)
- WUSA elections Code of Conduct (PDF)
- WUSA Constitution (PDF)
- WUSA Regulations Governing Election (PDF)
The Returning Officer for this election is Vic Miglionico. The Deputy Returning Officers for this election are Brenden Hooke and Charlotte Flynn. The Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officers may be contacted at uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Current election
The Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA) is a student council of elected members representing the postgraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
Refer to the WUPA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUPA.
Positions available
WUPA Annual General Elections are being held for all council positions for a one-year term commencing in January 2025.
Council positions:
- President
- Vice-President (Research)
- Vice-President (Coursework)
- Secretary-Treasurer
- Women’s Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- Koori Officer
- Events Officer
- Media Officer
- Honours Student Officer
- External Students Officer
- 3 x General Representatives
Key dates
- Nominations open: 16 September 2024
- Nominations close: 27 September 2024
- Polling open (if required): 14 October 2024
- Polling close (if required): 16 October 2024
- Declaration of results: 25 October 2024
Key election documents
- WUPA Nomination form (PDF)
- Notice of Election - WUPA annual general election (PDF)
- Intention to appoint a Returning Officer (PDF)
- Notice of Appointment Returning Officer (PDF)
- WUPA elections Code of Conduct (PDF)
- WUPA Constitution (PDF)
- WUPA Regulations Governing Election (PDF)
The Returning Officer for this election is Vic Miglionico. The Deputy Returning Officers for this election are Brenden Hooke and Charlotte Flynn. The Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officers may be contacted at uow-elections@uow.edu.au.