Voting is closed.
Step 1
Read about the available SRC positions and self-nominate for whichever role(s) that you're interested in.
Step 2
Attend an online Candidate Information Session in September 2026.
Step 3
If your nomination is confirmed - you can begin campaigning and finding students to vote for you!
Step 4
At the conclusion of the voting period, successful candidates will need to accept their position on the 2027 UNSA Student Representative Council.
What is the SRC?
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a group of students – elected by you! – that communicates the needs of students and guides UNSA in addressing them, through advocacy and student support programs.
Members of the SRC also help raise awareness of UNSA’s activities through participation in events and promotional campaigns, and meet with students (relevant to their portfolio) to offer assistance and hear their concerns.
SRC positions are important and exclusive leadership roles, each of which has key responsibilities related to its portfolio. For a full description of SRC positions and responsibilities, check the “SRC Positions” page.
Nomination & Election Process
On September 7th, nominations will open for all SRC positions. You will receive an email in your student inbox, inviting you to nominate yourself for any position(s) for which you could be eligible; you’ll also be given instructions on what to include in your nomination, and where to submit it. Nominations will close September 14th, 2026.
Throughout late September, successful candidates will be given time to campaign, and then on October 6th, voting will close. Leading up to the voting period, you’ll be sent an email from the Returning Officer with a private link for you to cast your votes for each role.
Successful candidates will be announced late October 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the election, please contact Deputy Returning Officers at:
The Candidate Handbook:
What You Need to Know
Curious about the SRC? The Candidate Handbook is a practical guide covering responsibilities, opportunities, and the impact you can make with UNSA at the University of Newcastle.
Essential Documents
Election FAQ
UNSA Governance Framework
Election Etiquette & Campaigning Guidelines
Complaints & Appeals Panel - Terms of Reference
Campaign Guide: Appropriate Behaviour
Privacy Policy & Collection Statement
Complaints & Appeals Process