Appointed positions follow an Expression of Interest process. Your application will be reviewed by the Committee Chair (or their delegate) and they may contact you for an informal discussion, should they need further information to assess your application.

When reviewing your application, they will assess:

• if you are currently enrolled and eligible
• if you are in good academic standing
• whether you have any current or previous conduct concerns
• your genuine interest in contributing as a student voice on the committee

Some positions have additional criteria. For example, you may need to be studying within a specific academic group, at a certain level of study or be from a specific cohort (such as an being International student or a First Nations student).

Vacancies for appointed positions are listed below.

Elected positions are filled through a nomination and voting process. The Returning Officer will call for nominations, then provide details of the voting process and timelines once nominations close.

Voting is conducted via e-ballot and successful candidates are appointed for a set Term of Office.

The next round of student elections will open soon.

Find out more about elections, including key dates

Academic Committee is the peak academic governing body of the University and provides oversight of academic governance and ensures that there are appropriate systems in place to support the quality of education at Griffith. The Committee also helps to:

• oversee and monitor academic risk, performance, developments, policies and procedures, and;
• makes recommendations to University Council.

Position Vacancies

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

Meetings can be up to two hours or more in duration.

Attendance in-person is encouraged however there is also the option for student members to join the meetings online via Microsoft Teams.

Please note: meeting dates are subject to change

* Meeting will only proceed if business warrants

Student Experience Sub-Committee Appointment

By becoming the appointed First Peoples student representative on Academic Committee, you will also automatically become an appointed member of the Student Experience Sub-Committee.

View more information about the Student Experience Sub-Committee below.

Other vacancies on Academic Committee

Nominations for a number of elected positions on Academic Committee will open at 9am on Monday 31 August.

Find out more about elected roles on Academic Committee

More information about Academic Committee

The AI Steering Committee helps guide Griffith’s university-wide approach to artificial intelligence. It considers how AI can be used safely, ethically and effectively across areas such as learning and teaching, research, student experience, digital systems and the workforce.

The Committee helps set priorities, considers opportunities and risks, and provides advice to University decision-makers about how and where AI should be adopted.

Position Vacancies

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

The Committee is expected to meet around four times during 2027. Meeting dates for 2027 are not yet confirmed and will be provided to appointed representatives once available.

Attendance in-person is encouraged however there is also the option for student members to join the meetings online via Microsoft Teams.

The Learning and Teaching Committee helps shape the quality and direction of learning and teaching at Griffith. It considers matters that affect students across the University, including curriculum, assessment, academic quality, student success and the broader learning experience.

Position Vacancies

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

Meetings can be up to 2 hours in duration.

Attendance in-person is encouraged however there is also the option for student members to join the meetings online via Microsoft Teams.

Please note: meeting dates are subject to change

* Meeting only proceeds if business warrants

Student Experience Sub-Committee Appointment

By becoming an appointed student representative on Learning and Teaching Committee, you will also automatically become an appointed member of the Student Experience Sub-Committee.

View more information about the Student Experience Sub-Committee below.

More information on Learning and Teaching Committee

The School of Education and Professional Studies Committee helps oversee teaching, learning and research across the School.

It reviews how the School is performing, identifies areas for improvement and helps ensure academic quality, and learnign experiences and good practice.

Position Vacancies

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

The School Committee meets four times each year.

Meeting dates for 2027 are still to be confirmed. Members are encouraged to attend meetings in person where possible, with the option to join via Microsoft Teams where circumstances make in-person attendance difficult.

This Learning and Teaching committee focuses on the quality of teaching and learning across the School of Education and Professional Studies. It considers matters such as curriculum, teaching practices, academic quality and the student learning experience and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Position Vacancies

*Members of the Sub-Committee will normally serve for a period of two years.

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

The Committee meets around four times each year, with additional meetings scheduled if needed. Meeting dates for 2027 are not yet confirmed and will be provided to appointed representatives once available.

Meetings are usually up to two hours and are held online via Microsoft Teams to make it easier for all members to participate.

The Research Sub-Committee supports and strengthens research across the School of Education and Professional Studies and the Griffith Institute for Educational Research.

It considers research activities, quality and impact, identifies opportunities for improvement and helps ensure research practices meet University requirements.

Position Vacancies

Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

The Sub-Committee meets around three times each year, with additional meetings scheduled if needed. Meetings are up to two hours and are held online via a video-supported platform.

Meeting dates for 2027 are not yet confirmed and will be provided to appointed representatives once available.