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 future elections.
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.
How to nominate
There is no nomination form and no requirement for a proposer or seconder. You may nominate by:
- sending an email to elections@murdoch.edu.au; or
- writing to:
Returning Officer
University Secretary’s Office
Murdoch University
90 South Street
Murdoch WA 6150.
Candidates may submit:
- a digital photograph;
- a biographical statement of up to 400 words; and
- an email address (optional) for inclusion in candidate information provided to voters.
The photograph and biographical statement should be submitted electronically to elections@murdoch.edu.au.
You will receive confirmation of your nomination and eligibility.
Nominations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Nominations will close at 4.30pm on Friday 30 October 2026.
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
If you wish to register for future elections, please provide your full name and student number to the Alumni Engagement team by email.
Campaign Rules for Elections
Candidates must comply with the Campaign Rules for Elections.
Voting
If an election is required, voting will open at 12.00pm on Friday 6 November 2026 and will close at 12.00pm on Friday 4 December 2026.
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.
Enquiries
Queries regarding the position or nomination and voting processes can be sent via email to elections@murdoch.edu.au.