Get involved
Deakin is defined by the people who make up our University community. We are inclusive and value diversity. We understand the importance of having a diversity of people and views represented on our decision-making bodies and we encourage all students and staff to consider standing for election to the University Council, Committees and Boards.
How to vote
If you’re an eligible voter, you’ll receive an email to your Deakin address. Voting is quick and easy via our electronic voting system – just click the link when you receive your voting email.
Voting is open from Monday 9 September and closes at 5pm, Monday 16 September (AEST). The names of the successful candidates will be available on election websites from Monday 23 September.
Each nominee has provided a statement – you can read these on the relevant election website linked below under staff or student elections.
Student and staff representation
Student and staff elected positions form part of University Council, Academic Board and Faculty Boards memberships. Elected representatives contribute to setting strategic directions and upholding quality and standards of the University. Elected representatives have an equal voice and contribute to good governance. Being at the heart of decision-making allows elected representatives to have a positive influence on the quality of teaching and research at Deakin.
University Elections 2024 Key Dates
- Monday 5 August: Nominations to be a candidate open. Click the election links in the table below for more information about vacant positions, eligibility criteria and nomination forms.
- Friday 23 August: Nominations to be a candidate close at 5pm AEST.
- Monday 9 September: Voting opens through the electronic election system. All eligible voters will receive an email with a link to the electronic voting system which will enable voting in any elections for which they are eligible to cast a vote.
- Monday 16 September: Voting closes at 5pm AEST.
- Monday 23 September: Election results published.
Student elections
| Decision-making body and election information | Vacant positions (commencing 2025) | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|
| University Council elections | 1 x Student (any level) | council-secretary@deakin.edu.au |
| Academic Board Elections | 1 x Postgraduate Coursework Student | ab-elections@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Arts and Education elections | 1 x Undergraduate Student | artsedfb@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Business and Law elections | 1 x Undergraduate Student | bl-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Health elections | 1 x Higher Degree by Research Student 1 x International Student 1 x Warrnambool Student | health-committees@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment elections | No student vacancies | sebe-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
Staff elections
| Decision-making body and election information | Vacant positions (commencing 2025) | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|
| University Council elections | No staff vacancies | council-secretary@deakin.edu.au |
| Academic Board elections | 1 x Deputy Chair of Academic Board 7 x Professors 7 x Academic Staff 1 x Professional Staff | ab-elections@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Arts and Education elections | 2 x Professors | artsedfb@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Business and Law elections | 1 x Professional Staff | bl-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Health elections | 1 x Academic Staff | health-committees@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment elections | 1 x Professor 6 x Academic Staff | sebe-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
Staff are also elected to the UniSuper Consultative Committee. There are currently no vacancies on this committee.
Elections information
Participation, fairness and transparency are vital to any democratic process. Deakin University carries out its elections with these values in mind to ensure you are involved, treated impartially and informed.
Elections at Deakin are conducted electronically and in accordance with the University’s Elections Policy.