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.
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.
2025 key dates
Monday 28 July
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 8 August, 5pm AEST
Nominations to be a candidate close.
Monday 1 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.
Friday 12 September, 5pm AEST
Voting closes.
Monday 22 September
Election results published on the relevant elections website.
Student elections
| Decision-making body and election information | Vacant positions (commencing 2026) | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|
| University Council elections | 1 x Student (any level) | council-secretary@deakin.edu.au |
| Academic Board elections | 1 x Undergraduate student 1 x Graduate research student | ab-elections@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Arts and Education elections | 1 x Postgraduate coursework student 1 x Graduate research student | artsedfb@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Business and Law elections | 1 x Postgraduate coursework student 1 x Graduate research student | bl-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Health elections | 1 x Undergraduate student 1 x Postgraduate coursework student 1 x Warrnambool student | health-committees@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment elections | 1 x Undergraduate student 1 x Postgraduate coursework student 1 x Graduate research student | sebe-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
Staff elections
| Decision-making body and election information | Vacant positions (commencing 2026) | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|
| University Council elections | No staff vacancies | council-secretary@deakin.edu.au |
| Academic Board elections | 5 x Professors 4 x Academic staff | ab-elections@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Arts and Education elections | 9 x Academic staff 1 x Professional staff | artsedfb@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Business and Law elections | 8 x Academic staff including two professors | bl-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
| Faculty of Health elections | 20 x Academic staff including five professors 1 x Professional staff | health-committees@deakin.edu.au |
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment elections | 9 x Academic staff including three professors 1 x Professional staff | sebe-facultyboard@deakin.edu.au |
| UniSuper Consultative Committee elections | No vacant positions | council-secretary@deakin.edu.au |
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.