Elections
So what are these elections about?
The SSA currently has six elected student Directors and three Directors appointed by the University. The SSA holds our elections in September to elect new student Board Directors, as well as the Swinburne Student Council.
This is your chance to have your say in the future of student life at Swinburne’s Student Association.
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Nominations open: 9.00 am on Monday, 11th August 2025
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Nominations close: 9.00 am on Monday, 18th August 2025
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Ticket registrations (including re-registrations) open: 9.00 am on Monday, 11th August 2025
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Ticket registrations (including re-registrations) close: 4.00 pm on Friday, 15th August 2025
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Application to be set out as a ticket closes: 9:00 am on Wednesday, 20th August 2025
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Voting opens: 9:00 am on Tuesday, 2 September 2025
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Voting closes: 5:00 pm on Friday, 5 September 2025
Please note that all times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
What is the SSA?
Swinburne Student Association (SSA) is the University’s student body – run by students for students. We’re working to provide world-class student experience at Swinburne.
We started in 2025 and provide all of the services and supports you love at Swinburne (think clubs and sports, advocacy, events, wellbeing supports like Foodbank and anything with magenta vibes).
NOTICE OF ELECTION
The SSA are holding the annual student election to elect the President, Vice President and Student Board Directors as well as the Swinburne Student Council on the first week of September. This Notice is provided to let you know all the key details on the process and a little bit about us along the way.
How do I get involved?
Well – you need to be an enrolled Swinburne student who resides in Australia and is enrolled in a course that is longer than six months in duration.
If you want to be a candidate in the election , head over to the elections page to view our Candidates Handbook and the clear deadlines on nominating as well as eligibility criteria.
When voting opens on 2 September 2025, you will receive your own voting link to your student email. Cast your vote before 5:00pm (AEST) Friday 5 September 2025 and voila, your vote is counted!
What are the positions to be elected?
We recommend you read the Candidates Handbook for detailed information about each role and responsibility. A summary of the positions to be elected can be found below:
Board of Directors
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President (commencing from 1 November to 30 October of the following year)
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Vice President (commencing from 1 November to 30 October of the following year)
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Student Director #1 (commencing from 1 November 2025 and concluding on 30 October 2027)
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Student Director #2 (commencing from 1 November 2025 and concluding on 30 October 2027)
Swinburne Student Council
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Welfare Lead
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Education Lead
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Women’s Representative
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Queer Representative
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Activities Representative
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Cultural and Faith Representative
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Accessibility Representative
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International Representative
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Swinburne Online Representative
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representative
The Swinburne Student Council members commence office for a period of one year from 1 November and conclude on 30 October the following year.
You also elect seven delegates to represent Swinburne University in the National Union of Students – the peak body for student associations/ unions across Australia.
Please note that there are certain nomination criteria that must be met for your nomination to be accepted. Please refer to the nomination form and or Candidates Handbook for further information.
Who should i vote for?
Well, that is your call. Be sure to check out the elections page here for all the information about the election including forms, candidates and their statements for your consideration.
Do not give your voting link to another person. If you see a breach of the Election Regulations, report the matter to the Returning Officer here.
Thank you for playing your part in shaping Swinburne’s student representative body.
Correction Notice Date 6 August 2025: An accidental omission was identified in the adopted 2025 SSA Election Regulations under clause 5.5.2.4. The amount referenced should state $150 and not $300.