2026 Student Elections – Make Your Mark!

The Student President leads the Student Council and serves as the spokesperson for FUSA and for students within the University and the wider community. The role ensures that Student Council acts in the best interests of students and that its decisions are coordinated, accountable, and effective. As Student President, you are the spokesperson for FUSA and chair the Student Council. You will campaign on matters that affect students and serve on multiple committees, working groups and projects.

Being Student President carries a high degree of responsibility. It will require significant time and attention to be effective.

In a typical week, the Student President might:

• chair or prepare for a Student Council meeting;
• meet with FUSA staff to discuss upcoming events or Student Council projects;
• meet with University staff several times to discuss different student issues or priorities;
• support other Student Council members with projects or implementing Student Council decisions;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• work on planning or coordinating campaigns and initiatives.

Some weeks involve a higher number of meetings and external engagement, while others focus more on coordination and planning. However, the workload is steady.

Honorarium: $32, 000 per year

The General Secretary supports the Student Council to function effectively by coordinating its administration and processes, including the key process of affiliating clubs and societies. The role helps turn Student Council decisions into clear actions and ensures students can see how decisions are made.

In a typical week, the General Secretary might:

• spend time preparing for an upcoming Student Council meeting, including following up on reports and collating papers;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• meet with the President, Student Council members or staff to clarify timelines or next steps after decisions are made;
• follow up on actions assigned at previous meetings.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier around meetings or major decisions.

Honorarium: $14,400 per year

The Education Officer represents students on education and learning matters and works to improve the quality, accessibility, and fairness of education at Flinders University. Working closely with the Student President, the role focuses on advocacy, policy change, and student‑led action on issues that affect students’ learning experience. Education Officer is a high commitment role, due to the number of committee meetings and processes that they are invited to participate in. 

In a typical week, the Education Officer might:

• meet with student representatives or students to hear feedback on education matters;
• work on a campaign or submission about a teaching or learning issue;
• attend a committee meeting, a briefing related to education policy, or catch up with the FUSA Student Representation Team;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• prepare an update for Student Council about current education priorities.

Some weeks involve a higher number of meetings and external engagement, while others focus more on coordination and planning. However, the workload is steady.

Honorarium: $14,400 per year

The Women’s Officer represents women students. They work to improve gender equity, safety, and inclusion. The role focuses on addressing systemic gender‑based inequality and supporting student‑led action to improve the experiences of women students. To be eligible for the role you must have lived experience as a woman.

In a typical week, the Women’s Officer might:

• speak with students or student groups about issues affecting women and gender equity;
• identify broader patterns in student experiences and raise these as systemic issues;
• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on gender equity;

• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;

• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or issues affecting women students.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Welfare Officer represents students on wellbeing and welfare issues and works to improve the conditions that affect students’ ability to study and participate in university life. This includes issues such as cost of living, housing, financial stress, health, and access to support.

In a typical week, the Welfare Officer might:

• speak with students about challenges affecting their wellbeing, such as cost of living or housing;

• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;

• gather feedback and identify patterns in what students are experiencing and raise these as broader issues;
• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on student wellbeing;
• prepare an update for Student Council.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Postgraduate Students Officer represents students undertaking postgraduate study, including coursework and research degrees. The role works to improve equity, support, and outcomes for postgraduate students, recognising their distinct experiences within the University. To be eligible for the role you must be a postgraduate student.

In a typical week, the Postgraduate Students Officer might:

• speak with postgraduate students about their study or research experiences;
• identify patterns in issues affecting postgraduate students to raise through Student Council;

• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;

• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on postgraduate issues;
• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or emerging concerns.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The International Students Officer represents students who are studying in Australia on a student visa and works to improve inclusion, equity, and support for international students. The role focuses on issues that affect international students’ study, wellbeing, and participation in university life. You must be an international student to be eligible for the role.

In a typical week, the International Students Officer might:

• speak with international students or clubs / communities about their experiences and priorities;
• gather feedback from students to identify patterns to raise at Student Council;

• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;

• contribute to a discussion, campaign or initiative focused on international student inclusion or support;
• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or emerging issues.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Queer Officer is the connection point between the Queer Collective and Student Council, to ensure the voice of queer (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, and other sexuality and gender diverse) students is heard on Student Council. The role works alongside the Queer Collective to improve inclusion, safety, and equity for LGBTIQA+ students across the University and FUSA.

Note: The Queer Officer must self-identify as queer or part of the LGBTQIA+ community. While any student who self-identifies can nominate for the role, they must reach out to the Queer Collective to ‘second’ (support) their nomination. The Queer Collective will conduct a brief casual interview to confirm the nominee has an understanding of their responsibilities, and to discuss their goals for their term. The Queer Collective have provided this explanatory note.

In a typical week, the Queer Officer might:

• attend a Queer Collective meeting or event;
• contribute to a campaign or activity for the benefit of queer students;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• prepare an update for Student Council about queer student priorities.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The First Nations Students Officer represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. They work to improve equity and inclusion. The role supports student‑led perspectives and contributes to movements for change. To be eligible for the role you must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

In a typical week, the First Nations Students Officer might:

• speak with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students about their experiences and priorities;
• identify patterns in issues affecting First Nations students to raise through Student Council;
• contribute to planning an initiative or activity for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;

• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or emerging concerns.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Environment Officer represents students on environmental and sustainability issues and works to promote climate justice, sustainability, and environmentally responsible practices across the University and within FUSA. This is a role that would suit someone studying an environment- or conservation- focussed degree, due to the discussions you will be invited to join. 

In a typical week, the Environment Officer might:

• speak with students or student groups about environmental concerns or ideas;
• contribute to planning a sustainability campaign or initiative;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• attend a meeting or discussion about a University environmental policy or project;
• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or issues.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Disabilities Officer represents students with disabilities and works to improve accessibility, inclusion, and equity across the University and the Association. The role focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers so that all students can participate fully in university life. You must identify as a person with disability/disabilities to be Disabilities Officer.

In a typical week, the Disabilities Officer might:

• speak with students about accessibility barriers;
• review an issue related to access, such as timetabling, physical spaces, or online learning;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site
• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on accessibility or inclusion;
• prepare an update for Student Council on disability‑related priorities.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Social Activities Officer represents students in relation to campus culture, and works to support a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming student community. The role focuses on creating opportunities for students to connect, participate, and feel a sense of pride and belonging within the University.

In a typical week, the Social Activities Officer might:

• meet with students, student groups or Student Council members to discuss ideas for events or activities;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• collaborate with staff or student groups on projects or initiatives related to university culture and pride;
• prepare an update for Student Council on social activity priorities.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The Mature Age Students Officer represents students who are aged 25 or over and works to improve equity, inclusion, and support for mature age students. The role focuses on the experiences of students who may be balancing study with work, caring responsibilities, or returning to education after time away. To be eligible for the role you must be more than 25 years old.

In a typical week, the Mature Age Students Officer might:

• speak with mature age students about their study experiences and priorities;
• identify patterns in issues affecting mature age students to raise through Student Council;
• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on access, flexibility, or support;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• prepare an update for Student Council on current priorities or emerging concerns.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

The People of Colour Officer represents students from diverse racial and cultural groups who may face unfair treatment because of their race or ethnicity. They work to promote racial equity, inclusion, and a safe and respectful university environment. The role focuses on addressing systemic racism and supporting student‑led action to improve the experiences of People of Colour at Flinders University. You must self-identify as a Person of Colour to be eligible for the role.

In a typical week, the People of Colour Officer might:

• gather feedback from students to identify broader patterns in student experiences of inclusion and discrimination and raise these as systemic issues;
• check and respond to correspondence in the officer mailbox and Student Council Teams site;
• contribute to planning a campaign or initiative focused on anti‑racism;
• prepare an update for Student Council or prepare to speak on an issue affecting People of Colour.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events.

Honorarium: $3,600 per year

General Members of Student Council contribute to the governance, direction, and accountability of FUSA. As a role without specific responsibilities, General Council Members focus on representing student interests, supporting collective decision‑making, and ensuring Student Council acts in the best interests of students. General Council Members will contribute to Student Council work where it is required, and where their skills can be put to good use.

In a typical week, a General Member might:

• prepare for and attend a Student Council meeting;
• review papers or proposals and contribute to discussion and decision‑making;
• support a campaign, initiative, or project led by other Student Council members;
• speak with students about their experiences to raise as issues through Student Council.

Some weeks are quieter, while others are busier – particularly weeks that include meetings, campaigns or events (such as O’Week).

Honorarium: $2,200 per year