we are your student union
QUT Guild is led by students for students. Each year elections are held to vote in these student leaders, The Student Representative Council, the Board, and Media team. Together our aim is to make student life better.
We encourage all students to vote so that the students elected represent you, and so that we can work together to make real and impactful changes on campus.
Voting
Voting will occur electronically during Week 13.
The polls will open at 9:00 AM Monday 23 Oct 2023 and will close at 11:59 PM Thursday 26 Oct 2023.
Important Dates:
- Nominations Open: 11 Sep 2023 at 9:00 AM (AEST)
- Visit the Nominations page for more details and list of positions
- Nominations Close: 22 Sep 2023 at 1:00 PM (AEST)
- Compulsory Nominations Briefings: TBA
- Campaigning Period: 16 Oct - 20 Oct 2023
- Online Voting Period: 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2023
The board
The Board consists of six students, two externals, the current General Manager and President of the Guild. It is the Boards responsibility to ensure the Guild is strategically aligned to putting students first and responsible financial management. Each person elected will sit a two-year term and be required to attend 6 meetings per year. An induction into the business of the board and the business of the guild is provided prior to commencing your term.
the student representative council
The Student Representative Council consists of 24 students who have the responsibility to advocate and represent all students on campus to the University and wider community. The 24 positions are grouped into Guild Executive and Faculty Councillors. Each Guild Executive is expected to contribute hours per week (dependant on role) for their year term and honorarium is given to reflect productive time. Faculty councillors are expected to attend 8 council meetings and bring any faculty related issues to the Guild executive during their year term. You will be given a small honorarium at the end of the year for your time. We encourage you to attend an induction on commencement of your role.
During your year term you will be the custodian of your position ensuring the continuation of existing services while ensuring the Guild stays relevant with the issues of todays students. A mandatory induction will take place on commencement of your role.
the media team (qut glass magazine)
The Media Team are non-voting members of the Student Representative Council to ensure impartial reporting through QUT Glass. QUT Glass Magazine is a completely student-run magazine and website that publishes student-focused articles and submissions. The only publication you need for student life. With a maximum of five editors, you will be given an honorarium for productive time and receive a hand over from the previous media team.
Elections Info & Timeline
Click here for more details on the positions available and the elections process
2022 Election
2022 QUT Guild Elections Final Declaration of Poll
2022 Returning Officer Report