Nominations are called for six positions on the Science Teachers Association NSW Council for a 2-year term from January 1st 2026 – December 31st 2027.
The Constitution requires four current Councillors to stand-down at the end of their two-year term. Each of these serving Councillors are eligible to re-nominate. Any Individual Member is also eligible to nominate for a position on Council.
Vacating Councillors are: Amy Ayres, Annie Martin, Lauren McKnight, Julie Rogers, Kathryn Newton and Joshua Westerway.
In line with the Constitution, there is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Council Representative, as well a position for Treasurer.
The timeline for elections is:
- 26 September 2025: Nominations Open
- 7 November 2025: Nominations Close
- 14 November 2025: Ballot papers for electronic voting issued if more than six nominations received
- Tuesday 2 December 2025: Results communicated
Nominations can be submitted here.
Council members provide strategic guidance and oversight of the governance and financial management of the Association. Council is accountable to the Membership for the Association's business and operations.
Council Members will each provide leadership in one or more of the following areas:
- Syllabus aligned resources
- Advocacy
- Professional Learning Programs
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commitment Statement
For further information regarding the role of Council please email eo@stansw.asn.au. For a copy of the Constitution, or visit https://stansw.asn.au/about-us/
