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Election of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Member of Academic Staff to the Academic Board

Curtin University Act 1966

Nomination form

Term of office: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028

This is a call for nominations for the election of one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander continuing or fixed-term member of academic staff, and for a Deputy of this member.

Statute 21 – Academic Board provides for the establishment of an Academic Board. The Academic Board is a committee of the University Council and is responsible to the University Council for helping to ensure that the academic quality, integrity and standards of the University’s operations as an academic institution align with the Higher Education Standards Framework.

The Board exercises leadership and has a major role in promoting and communicating academic values, standards, and quality enhancement throughout the University. It has three main functions and responsibilities:

Elected academic members of staff are a vital part of Academic Board.

Rule 3.1(1)(l) of the Academic Board Constitution provides for the membership of the Academic Board to include, “one member of the academic staff of the University that identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, elected by the continuing or fixed-term academic staff of the University who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.” A deputy to the member may also be elected under Rule 3.3(4).

Key governance documents include:

If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat at secretariat@curtin.edu.au

You can read more about the election process and find answers to frequently asked questions on the elections page.

Kristi Jarvis
Director, Governance Services and Council Secretary
Returning Officer