{"id":25599,"date":"2024-10-02T08:20:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T08:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=25599"},"modified":"2026-09-22T15:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:03:27","slug":"appointment-of-a-general-staff-member-to-the-kalgoorlie-campus-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/secretariat\/elections\/appointment-of-a-general-staff-member-to-the-kalgoorlie-campus-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Staff to Kalgoorlie Campus Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Call for Nominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kalgoorlie Campus Council is established under the&nbsp;<em>Curtin University Act 1966&nbsp;<\/em>(\u2018the Act&#8217;) and has certain governance functions in respect of the Kalgoorlie Campus. Section 21M(1)(f) of the Act provides that the Kalgoorlie Campus Council shall include <em>a member of the higher education academic staff of the Kalgoorlie Campus who is appointed by the Council of the University f<\/em>or a term of office of three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important for nominees to understand that appointed members do not \u2018represent&#8217; the constituencies from which they are drawn.&nbsp;Rather they are expected to bring the perspective of a <em>higher education academic staff<\/em> member to the Campus Council. All members are to act in all matters concerning the Kalgoorlie Campus in the manner that to it appears most likely to promote the objects and interests of the Kalgoorlie Campus and the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher education academic staff considering nominating for appointment are encouraged to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/KCC_Charter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charter for the Kalgoorlie Campus Council<\/a> on the Secretariat website. Generally, the Kalgoorlie Campus Council meets on four occasions each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:secretariat@curtin.edu.au\">secretariat@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Nomination-information\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Nomination-information\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Nomination-information\">Nomination information<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Nomination-information\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Nominations are to be made using the nomination form which must be completed, signed and dated by both the nominee and nominator.<\/p>\n<p>The Returning Officer will accept a signed, completed <strong>nomination form <\/strong>as a valid nomination that complies with the requirements set out above<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nomination forms can be lodged with the returning officer by emailing the completed forms to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Secretariat@curtin.edu.au\">Secretariat@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                                    <ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n                                                                    \n                        <li>\n                            <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Nomination-Form_Academic-Staff-to-Kalgoorlie-Campus-Council.pdf\"\n    class=\"button button--secondary\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nomination form\">\n\n    \n    nomination form\n    \n    \n<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Nomination-deadline\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Nomination-deadline\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Nomination-deadline\">Nomination deadline<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Nomination-deadline\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Nominations should be returned to the Secretariat by <strong>5:00pm, Friday 9 October 2026 <\/strong>via <strong>email <\/strong>(scan and send to the <a href=\"mailto:secretariat@curtin.edu.au\">secretariat@curtin.edu.au<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Nomination forms received after this time will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Candidate-statements\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Candidate-statements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Candidate-statements\">Candidate statements<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Candidate-statements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Nominees must provide in electronic format a short statement, not exceeding 150 words describing the experience, skills and expertise which they can bring to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council. The Returning Officer reserves the right to edit or abbreviate any statement exceeding 150 words. Direct the statement to <a href=\"mailto:secretariat@curtin.edu.au\">secretariat@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Candidate statements must be returned to the Secretariat by the closing date for nominations,<strong> 5:00pm, Friday 9 October 2026<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/secretariat\/elections\/\">FAQ section<\/a>\u00a0for details on how to construct a candidate statement.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Term-of-office\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Term-of-office\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Term-of-office\">Term of office<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Term-of-office\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The term of office commences on 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Staff-members-eligible-for-appointment\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Staff-members-eligible-for-appointment\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Staff-members-eligible-for-appointment\">Staff members eligible for appointment<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Staff-members-eligible-for-appointment\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>All higher education academic staff members of the Kalgoorlie Campus are eligible for appointment to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that pursuant to section 2(1)(a) of Schedule 2 of the Act, a member appointed under section 21M(1)(f) holds office for a term, not exceeding 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to clause 2(2) of Schedule 2 of the Act, a member appointed under section 21M(1)(f) on the expiry of his or her term of office may be eligible for reappointment; but on the expiry of a third successive term of office he or she is not eligible to hold office as a member until 12 months have elapsed after such expiry.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Staff-members-eligible-to-nominate-a-candidate\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Staff-members-eligible-to-nominate-a-candidate\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Staff-members-eligible-to-nominate-a-candidate\">Staff members eligible to nominate a candidate<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Staff-members-eligible-to-nominate-a-candidate\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Any higher education academic staff member of the Kalgoorlie Campus may nominate another higher education academic staff member to be a candidate for this appointment.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Appointment-process\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Appointment-process\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Appointment-process\">Appointment process<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Appointment-process\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Following the receipt of nominations, the Vice-Chancellor will consider the nominations and candidate statements received in accordance with the relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/Nom_of_Members_Appnted_by_the_Uni_Council_to_the_Kal_Campus_Council_Proc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">procedures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Vice-Chancellor will make a recommendation on the preferred nominee to the University Council for approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the University Council has made a resolution on the matter at its meeting to be held on 25 November 2026, the Council Secretary will formally advise the successful nominee by letter and advise the Kalgoorlie Campus Council of the appointment.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        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