AGM Election Details
Date: Wednesday, 19th November 2025
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/88651778263
Application deadline: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 11:59pm
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Are you passionate about health, wellbeing, and community?
Do you want to help lead HealthSoc in promoting connection, inclusion, and collaboration across all health disciplines at USYD? Or know someone who would make a great leader?
We’re opening nominations for the 2026 HealthSoc Executive Team, as outlined in our current constitution.
Executive RolesHealthSoc’s executive team consists of the following positions:
- President
- Co President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- 2x Event Directors
- 2x Design Directors
- 2x Marketing Directors
- Sponsorship Director
- Careers Director
- Publications Director
- Human Resources Director
EligibilityTo apply, you must be:
Only Ordinary Members are eligible to vote or hold an executive position.
Role Descriptions (as defined in the Constitution)
PresidentPlan the Society’s activities in consultation with the Executive.
Liaise with all Executive members and committees formed by the Society.
Ensure a complete handover to the incoming executive team.
Co-PresidentAssist the President in overseeing society activities, event planning, and administration.
Assume the President’s duties in their absence to ensure smooth operations.
SecretaryManage correspondence, records, and meeting minutes.
Maintain member lists and society registration with the USU.
Coordinate internal documentation and communication.
TreasurerManage the Society’s finances in line with the USU Treasurer’s Handbook.
Present a financial report at the AGM.
Ensure accurate bookkeeping and handover of financial documents.
Events Directors (up to two)Coordinate events and liaise with the team, collaborators, and university.
Oversee event logistics and ensure equitable team involvement.
Promote inclusive participation among all executives and subcommittee members.
Marketing Directors (up to two)Manage HealthSoc’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Publicise events and ensure consistent and accessible layouts.
Engage with audiences through posts, replies, and messages.
Design Directors (up to two)Create promotional designs for social media and publications.
Collaborate with Publications and Marketing portfolios.
Manage HealthSoc’s visual identity, including merchandise and website design.
Sponsorship DirectorSecure and maintain partnerships and sponsorships.
Collaborate with other societies for co-sponsored events.
Ensure sponsorship agreements are honoured.
Careers DirectorBuild industry connections and organise professional events.
Manage the HealthSoc LinkedIn and alumni engagement.
Oversee the peer mentoring and career development programs.
Publications DirectorHuman Resources DirectorOrganise internal team-building and social bonding.
Facilitate communication between portfolios.
Support team wellbeing and manage subcommittee recruitment.
ExpectationsAll executive members are expected to:
Actively contribute to meetings, planning, and events.
Collaborate across portfolios to achieve HealthSoc’s aims.
Represent HealthSoc professionally within and beyond the university.
Nomination ProcessSubmit this form before the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
At the AGM, candidates will deliver a 1–2 minute speech introducing themselves, outlining their experience, vision, and suitability for the role.
Members may nominate for multiple roles (list preferences in order)
Future OpportunitiesNot ready for an executive position yet?
We’ll also open subcommittee applications after the AGM for members eager to gain experience and contribute to HealthSoc’s initiatives in 2026!
