This is the schedule for the election to fill staff positions on UTS Council.
The schedule specifies the term of office, electorate, dates for nominations and ballot, Returning Officer and election rules. It also includes the nomination form that should be used to nominate as a candidate in this election, and information about UTS Council.
For the election of
| Academic staff | 2 positions |
| Professional staff | 1 position |
Term of office
Two years: 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
Electorate
| Academic staff | All continuing and fixed-term members of the academic staff of the university can stand as candidates, nominate candidates and vote in this election (UTS By-law, Clause 6(1)(a)). |
| Professional staff | All continuing and fixed-term members of the professional staff of the university can stand as candidates, nominate candidates and vote in this election (UTS By-law, Clause 6(1)(b)). |
Nominations
- Open Thursday 6 August 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 20 August 2026
Nomination form
To nominate a candidate in this election use the nomination form: UTS Council — election of staff (PDF).
Ballot
- Open Thursday 10 September 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 24 September 2026
A ballot is required if more valid nominations are received than positions vacant. Ballots will take place in UTS: Elections Online Polling Booth.
The names of candidates and candidate statements will be made available at Voting before the ballot opens.
Returning Officer
University Secretary, William Paterson
Election rules
Conduct
Participants in elections (candidates, their representatives and voters) are expected to follow the same high standard of conduct and behaviour during the campaign process as is expected on campus generally. The behaviour of election candidates and their representatives should meet expected standards of conduct. See Code of Conduct for UTS Elections.
Concerns about security due to election-related conduct should be reported to UTS Security and Emergency Management. Phone 02 9514 1192 or dial ‘6’ on any UTS phone.
Results
The results of these elections will be made available at Results around 2 weeks after close of voting, following the declaration of poll by the Returning Officer (Rule G3-36(3) and (4)).
About UTS Council
| Terms of reference |
Council is the governing body of the university and is constituted in accordance with the University of Technology Sydney Act 1989 (NSW). Visit UTS Council for Council’s duties and powers. |
| Number of meetings | Council has 6 scheduled meetings per year. |
| Composition | Council consists of official members, appointed members, elected staff members and elected student members. |
| Membership | The length of Council membership will be 2 years for staff and students. |
| Further information |
For elections contact the Electoral Officer: For Council contact the Principal Governance Officer: |