As an alumnus, you are a vital part of ensuring our university continues to evolve. If you are interested in becoming actively involved in the future of Murdoch University at the highest level, you are encouraged to nominate to join the Murdoch University Senate, the University’s governing body, for a three-year term commencing 1 January 2025.
Membership expectations
It is expected that Senate members are active in terms of their membership which would involve attending on average six on campus Senate meetings a year, a day long annual retreat, other University events and possible membership of a Senate committee.
In practice this means that members should be available in Perth to attend meetings and engage with the University. Attendance by electronic means is possible in exceptional circumstances with the consent of the Chair.
Eligibility to nominate
All graduates of the University who have registered on the electoral roll prior to the close of nominations, are eligible to nominate. As the University has an objective to become the University of Choice for First Nations peoples, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to stand for election. The University is also committed to achieving gender balance on its major Committees; eligible female graduates are particularly encouraged to consider standing for election.
Section 12.(2) of the Murdoch University Act 1973, states that a student or a staff member who works 50% or more of the minimum time required to be worked by a full-time member of staff, is not eligible to be a member of Senate elected by the Graduates.
How to register on the electoral roll
The deadline to register on the electoral roll was 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
If you wish to register for future elections, please provide your full name and student number to the Alumni Engagement team by email
Candidates
Candidates are listed below in ballot order:
- Alen Sinanovic
- Charles Chao Rong Phua
- Josephine Choi
- Jim Meckelburg
- Tony McRae
- Shannon Renner
- Wal Slaven
- Peter Dunne
- Neil Huck
- Jethro Schoeman
- David Daniel
- Usama Ishfaq
- Stephen Price
- Peter Rogers
Candidate statements are available and will also be provided to all voters registered on the electoral roll when the ballot opens either via the online voting system or included with postal ballots.
The individual statements allow candidates to voice their opinions and give you an idea of who they are, and how they intend to contribute to your University.
Statements are supplied by candidates and do not represent the views or opinions of the University.Voting
Information will be sent either via email or post to those graduates who have registered on the voter roll on how to cast their vote.
For those using the online voting system, eligible voters will receive a personal single-use link. The voting link is single use only and should not be forwarded to others. Be aware that forwarding the email triggers a system alert.| Voting opens | Friday 8 November 2024 (12 noon) |
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| Voting closes | Friday 6 December 2024 12 noon) |
Enquiries
Queries regarding the position or nomination and voting processes can be sent via email to elections@murdoch.edu.au.