The University is governed by a 15 member Council. As the governing authority, the primary functions of the Council are:
- strategic oversight of the University, including:
- setting the mission, values and strategic direction of the University; and
- ongoing review of the success of those strategies.
- ensuring effective overall governance and management of the University, including:
- appointing the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor;
- appointing the Vice-Chancellor as principal academic and chief executive officer of the University, and monitoring his or her performance;
- overseeing and reviewing the management of the University and its performance;
- ensuring that the strategic goals set by the Council are delivered by effective management systems;
- overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the University;
- establishing policy and procedural principles, consistent with legal requirements and community expectations.
- ensuring responsible financial and risk management of the University, including:
- approving the annual budget, business plan and annual report;
- overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across the University, including in its commercial undertakings;
- approving and monitoring systems of control and accountability for the University and any entities controlled by the University (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act 2001);
- approving significant commercial activities of the University.
The academic standards, management and administration of the University are the responsibility of the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Vice-Chancellorship Statute 2013 and subject to any resolution of the Council.
The Chair, Academic Board, is an active participant at Council meetings.
Members
Category | Member | Term expiry |
---|---|---|
Chancellor |
The Hon Julie Bishop |
31 Dec 2026 |
Vice-Chancellor |
Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC FAA FRS |
31 Dec 2025 |
Seven members appointed by the Minister |
Ms Naomi Flutter Pro-Chancellor |
30 Jun 2024 |
Dr Doug McTaggart |
31 Jul 2023 | |
Ms Alison Kitchen |
30 Jun 2025 | |
Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich AM |
30 Jun 2025 | |
Professor Sarah Pearson |
30 Jun 2026 | |
Ms Padma Raman PSM |
30 Jun 2025 | |
Ms Tanya Hosch |
30 Jun 2024 | |
Deans and research school heads member |
Professor Craig Moritz |
29 Sep 2024 |
Academic staff (Faculties) member |
Dr Liz Allen |
29 Sep 2024 |
Academic staff (Institute) member |
Professor Lyndall Strazdins |
29 Sep 2024 |
Professional staff member |
Mr Millan Pintos-Lopez |
25 May 2024 |
Postgraduate student member |
Mr William Moisis |
29 Sep 2023 |
Undergraduate student member |
Mr Ben Yates |
30 Nov 2023 |
Chair, Academic Board (non voting) |
Professor Joan Leach |
Ex-officio |
Meetings
Date & location | Deadlines |
---|---|
Thursday 11 Feb, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 20 Jan |
Friday 9 Apr, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 17 Mar |
Friday 28 May, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 5 May |
Friday 30 Jul, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 7 Jul |
Friday 1 Oct, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 8 Sep |
Friday 3 Dec, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 10 Nov |
Date & location | Deadlines |
---|---|
Thursday 10 Feb, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 19 Jan |
Friday 8 Apr, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 16 Mar |
Friday 3 Jun, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 11 May |
Friday 29 Jul, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 6 Jul |
Friday 7 Oct, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 14 Sep |
Friday 2 Dec, 9.15am TBC |
Agenda deadline 9 Nov |
Date & location | Deadlines |
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Thursday 9 Feb, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 18 Jan |
Friday 31 Mar, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 8 Mar |
Friday 2 Jun, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 10 May |
Friday 28 Jul, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 5 Jul |
Friday 6 Oct, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 13 Sep |
Friday 1 Dec, 9am TBC |
Agenda deadline 8 Nov |