Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Guild Senate Elections

Do you want to make a real difference at ECU? Are you passionate about representing your peers, improving student life, or advocating for causes that matter to you? Now’s your chance!

Nominations for the 2025 ECU Student Guild Senate are officially open.

The Student Guild is the primary representative organisation for ECU students. It is run by students, for the benefit of students, and works to organise events, provide support, advocate on your behalf, and build community across all campuses. Each year, students are elected to the Guild Senate — the Guild’s governing body — to help lead this work.

🗓 Key Dates

• Nominations Opened: Thursday 11 September 2025
• Nominations Close: Thursday 2 October 2025, 4:00pm
• Voting: Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 October 2025

* In person at ECU Joondalup, ECU Mount Lawley, and ECU Bunbury
* Postal voting available

📖 What You Need to Read

Before nominating, it’s important to be across the election reference documents and policies. These explain the rules, responsibilities, and guidelines for all candidates:

* Guild Constitution
* Guild Election Procedures
* Senate Code of Conduct
* Relevant Department Policies (Equity, Environment, International, etc.)

You’ll also want to check out our Position Snapshots, which give a clear overview of each Senate role and the kind of work involved — from President to Equity Officer.

To find all these documents and more, visit the Elections page on our website.

✍️ How to Apply

To nominate, you must:

* Be a Guild Member at the opening of nominations
* Attend an ECU campus in Western Australia at the opening of nominations
* Be 18 years of age or older by election day (16 October 2025)

👉 Download the nomination form and apply here: ecuguild.org.au/elections/

If you’re unsure about your Guild membership status, check your service questions in SIMO to make sure the box next to “cancel Guild membership” is unchecked.

📩 Need Help?

Got questions about nominations or the election process?

* Visit our FAQ page or ecuguild.org.au/elections/
* Email the Returning Officer, Mr. Peter Zaikos: at ro.ecu@bigpond.com
* Or contact the Guild directly at operations@ecuguild.org.au

This is your opportunity to develop your leadership skills, represent your peers, and help shape student life at ECU.

Don’t miss it — nominations close Thursday 2 October at 4:00pm!