Governance

The University of Tasmania is governed by the University Council, chaired by the Chancellor, and assisted by its committees, including Academic Senate.

The University of Tasmania is a statutory corporation, continued under the University of Tasmania Act 1992. The University is governed by the University Council, which is chaired by the Chancellor and advised by Academic Senate and a number of other committees.

A Governance Instruments Framework provides guidance and accountability in decision-making under the Act and includes the University’s ordinances, by-laws, policies and procedures.

A visual representation of our governance bodies (PDF 72.3 KB) helps show how these interact and connect with each other.

University grievance procedures

Contacts and secretariat

  • Council Secretariat
    Postal Address
    University of Tasmania
    Private Bag 51
    Sandy Bay TAS 7001
    Australia