Nominations are called for six positions on the Science Teachers Association NSW Council for a 2-year term from January 1st 2027 – December 31st 2028.
Individual members of the Science Teachers Association of NSW Inc are eligible to nominate for a position on Council.
In line with the Constitution, there is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Council Representative.
The timeline for elections is:
Key Dates
| 21 September 2026 | Nominations Open |
| 9 November 2026 | Nominations Close |
| 16 November 2026 | Election (if more than six nominations received) |
| 27 November 2026 | 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.
The Constitution requires current Council members to stand down at the end of their two-year term. Each of these serving Council members are eligible to re-nominate. Any Individual Member is also eligible to nominate for a position on Council.
Vacating Council members are: Jacqueline McCarthy, Ken Baumgarner, Catriona Chaikin, Genevieve Firmer.
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 [email protected]. For a copy of the Constitution, or visit https://stansw.asn.au/about-us/