Senior Promotions Committee
The Senior Promotions Committee is responsible for assessing and determining applications for promotion to Professor; and shall operate within the framework of University-wide policies and procedures for the promotion of members of academic staff; and shall conduct an annual review of process to ensure consistency, continuous improvement and monitor equity outcomes.
The role and function of Senior Promotions Committee is set out in the Senior Promotions Committee Constitution.
Committee Membership
Chairperson
| Provost as Chair | ||
| Professor Liz Burd | ex officio | |
Ex Officio
| Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) | ||
| Professor Shaun Ewen | ex officio | |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) | ||
| Professor Lee Smith | ex officio | |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) | ||
| Ms Angela Leitch | ||
| Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts Education and Law) | ||
| Professor Scott Harrison | ex officio | |
| Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) | ||
| Professor Caitlin Byrne | ex officio | |
| Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) | ||
| Professor Analise O'Donovan | ex officio | |
| Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) | ||
| Professor Neal Menzies | ex officio | |
Elected
| One Professor elected by the Professoriate | ||
| Professor Benoit Gilbert | 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 |
Secretary
| Senior HR Business Partner | |
| Mrs Deb Fraser |
Meeting dates
| Date | Time | Location | Meeting Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 03 September, 2026 | 9:00am | N54_2.01 | |
| Friday, 04 September, 2026 | 9:00am | N54_2.01 | |
| Wednesday, 09 September, 2026 | 10:00am | N54_2.01 |
Contact us
For meeting agendas, minutes and more information about this committee, contact the Secretary, Mr Wayne Beech