Board Elections 2026 - Apply

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RACI Board Elections

Nominations open until 5pm AEST Friday 28 August 2026.



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INVITING NOMINATIONS

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The RACI Board invites nominations from full financial members (MRACI/FRACI, including Chartered) for the positions of President-elect and Treasurer. For details of the duties of the Board and its members, please refer to RACI governance documents which you can find on the RACI website under the About Us – Governance and Policies section, refer to the Constitution, By-laws, Governance Charter. You will also find at this location other relevant policies such as the RACI Code of Conduct and Strategic Plan which you should families yourself with.

The elected persons will take up their post following the AGM in November 2026.

As part of our ongoing commitment to strong governance and strategic leadership, the Board is seeking candidates who bring a skills-based perspective aligned with RACI’s priorities. In particular, we encourage nominations from members who demonstrate:

  • Experience in government, regulation, or policy.
  • Ability to engage with members, partners, and stakeholders.

All candidates should demonstrate capability across governance, strategic leadership, financial and legal oversight, risk management, and digital awareness, together with experience in the education sector, engagement with industry, and expertise in chemistry, underpinned by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

These capabilities are critical to ensuring the Board can effectively represent and advance the interests of RACI members and the broader chemistry community. 


Please note that you must hold a valid Directors ID at the time of applying. For further details on how to apply, please refer to Director identification number | Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS).
All positions are for a term of two (2) years, except President-Elect.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Formulate the Future



Discover Board roles to advance chemistry in Australia. Your expertise can drive RACI's mission forward.

All positions are for a term of two (2) years, except President-Elect.

President-elect

Positions available: 1

Term length: 2 years

before moving onto President for a further 2 years (4 years total) 

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Treasurer

Positions available: 1

Term length: 2 years

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Ordinary Board Member

Positions available: 1

Term length: 2 years

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CUT OFF DATE

Make a Difference: Mark the Deadline!



05.00 pm AEST 

Thursday 28 August 2026 

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Take the first step towards shaping RACI's future.

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Detailed instructions provided below.

Steps to Apply

 

Prepare the nomination form which you can download here. You must attach your nominations form to your elections manifesto as described in Step 3.

 

Download Nomination Form Here

You can attach your profile picture to your election manifesto as described in Step 3. 

Please prepare a profile picture with the requirements below

  • High-resolution: Minimum 300 dpi (dots per inch)
  • Recent: Taken within the last 6 months
  • Format: JPEG or PNG file
  • Size: At least 1000 x 1000 pixels
  • Background: Plain, neutral background
  • Framing: Head and shoulders shot, facing the camera
  • File size: Maximum 5MB

Prepare and submit your election manifesto. Your election manifesto must be completed using the online form which you can access here.  

 

Access Online Application Form

Submit all required documents by the cut off above, late applications will not be accepted. 

FAQs

Full financial member categories being: 

  • Post-Graduate Student 
  • Early Career/Commencing Chemist 
  • Ordinary Members (MRACI, MRACI CChem) 
  • Fellows (FRACI, FRACI CChem) 


All other member categories are ineligible to apply. 

For further details on Directors IDs and how to apply, please refer to 

Director identification number | Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS)

For details of the duties of the Board and its members, please refer to RACI governance documents which you can find on the RACI website under the About Us – Governance and Policies section.

For other relevant policies such as the RACI Code of Conduct and Constitution, please refer to RACI governance documents which you can find on the RACI website under the About Us – Governance and Policies section. Members will also find a raft of answers to a variety of questions under the Resources section of our website, please log in to access all content.