Membership Election

Election results for staff appointments to University Academic Governance bodies

Following the closure of ballots held to elect eligible staff for member appointment to several of our academic governance bodies, we are pleased to announce the following successful candidates:

Academic Board

• Dr Christine Peacock - Higher Education Academic at Level A - C
• vacant - TAFE Skills and Education Delivery Team
• vacant - TAFE Leadership Team

Learning and Teaching Quality Committee

• Dr Justin Timora - Higher Education Academic at Level A - E
• Tim Bowler - TAFE Skills and Education Delivery Team

Research Committee

• Associate Professor Maryam Zoghi - member of the Professoriate
• Dr Cassie Pedersen - Higher Education Academic at Level A – C

Congratulations to the above new members elected for 2 year terms commencing from 1 January 2026

A special thank you to all who nominated. With a high level of interest received from staff keen to contribute to maintaining our high level of academic governance, we encourage all unsuccessful candidates to please renominate for future governance leadership opportunities as they arise.

We would also like to the take the opportunity to acknowledge the service of the following members whose terms expire by end 2025:

• Higher Education Academic (Level A-C): Verity Archer
• TAFE Skills and Education Delivery Team: Rachael Barclay

• Higher Education Academic (Level A-E): Dr Amany Abdelkader

• Higher Education Academic (Level A-E): Dr Threasa Meads
• Member of the Professoriate: Professor Madhu Chetty

We thank you all for your service and contributions to your respective committees throughout your terms.