Branch Management Committees

Branch Management Committees

Branch Management Committees

Nominations from financial and life members of the Association are now being called for the Branch Management vacancies arising in 2025.

Branch Management Committees (BMCs) (variable)

BMCs consist of a Branch President, a Branch Vice-President and not less than four (4) and no more than ten (10) ordinary members. Vacancies on offer for 2025 are set out below.

ACT Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch President, for a one-year term expiring 31 October 2026
  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two year terms expiring 31 October 2027

New South Wales Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5)  Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

North Queensland Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Northern Territory Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Queensland Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

South Australia Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Tasmania Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Victoria Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Western Australia Branch

  • One (1) BMC Branch Vice President, for a two-year term expiring 31 October 2027
  • Five (5) Branch Management Committee positions for two-year terms expiring 31 October 2027.

Branch Governance

On MyAASW, there is a dedicated Branch Governance page for new or renewing Branch Management Committee (BMC) members. Before nominating for any BMC vacancy, please visit this page to review the key documents and resources relevant to your nomination.

Branch Governance

Here you will find:

  • Your nomination form
  • Role Descriptions 
  • Branch polices and procedures
  • AASW Constitution and ByLaws

“First Past the Post” Voting System

The Association has adopted a “First Past the Post” voting system, whereby the candidate who polls the highest number of votes is elected. This voting system applies to Branch Management Committee ballots.

Voting by electronic means

All elections will be conducted by electronic means. The Returning Officer will administer the candidate profiles to be incorporated as part of the electronic voting process and will liaise directly with AASW members regarding the process.

How to nominate

Download and complete the AASW Branch Management Committee Nomination Form from MyAASW – Branch Governance Page AASW Nomination Form Branch Management Committee In Election

Send your completed Nomination Form and Candidate Statement (maximum 50 words) to [email protected] by 12 noon (AEST) Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Returning Officer

The Association has appointed Vero Voting (“Vero”) as the Returning Officer for the 2025 elections.  Vero will handle the nomination process, the electronic voting process and declare the results of the election within 24 hours of the polls closing. 

If you need help, please email them at [email protected].

Election procedure timetable

Nominations open

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Nominations close

12:00pm (AEST) Thursday 11 September 2025

Declaration of Nominations by Returning Officer

Friday 12 September 2025

Publish 50-word candidate statement for Officeholders on AASW website (only required where elections for BMC vacancies is necessary)

Monday15 September 2025 to

5:00pm (AEST) Friday 19 September 2025

Record date for eligibility to vote

5:00pm (AEST) Thursday 18 September 2025

Voting opens

9:00am (AEST) Tuesday 23 September 2025

Voting closes

5:00pm (AEDT) Tuesday 7 October 2025

Declaration of Ballot by Returning Officer

Within 24 hours of polls closing

Publication of election results on AASW website

As soon as possible after candidates have been informed of the outcomes but in any case, no later than 5:00pm (AEDT) Wednesday 8 October 2025