Special General Meeting

Dear MISC members,

To those that have renewed your membership, thank you for continuing to support us, and we are excited for this next semester! New members, we can't wait to see you at our events and get to know you. Thank you for supporting MISC!

As we begin this semester, we have two vacant committee roles that need to be elected, which is why:

MISC has invited you to attend our Special General Meeting (SGM). At the SGM you will have your chance to run and vote for the vacant committee positions, ask questions of the current committee to see what they’ve been up to, and give suggestions for things the club can do in the future.

At the SGM, we will:

🗳️ Elect the vacant 2026/2027 Publicity Director role and the vacant 2026/27 Education Director role! (Details on roles below)

🍕 Enjoy (a lot) of FREE food!

SGM Details:

Date: Tuesday 10th of March, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 7 PM AEST (Voting starts at 6:00 PM - PLEASE arrive before then!)

Location: 👤 In person PAR-193-L1-106-Brown Room (Electrical & Electronic Engineering Building)

Positions up for Election:

General Committee

• 📚 Education Director 

• 🤳 Publicity Director 

Why join the committee?

Becoming a committee member is a great way to get involved in UniMelb's tight-knit cybersecurity community and let others know how great it is! No experience is required, just a passion for the field!

Detailed descriptions for each vacant role are located in the nomination form below.

Nominations:

• 📝 Submit nominations for yourself or a fellow member through this form. ️

• ✅ Nominations will also be accepted on the day of the SGM.

• 🎤 If nominating, please prepare a brief speech (under 1 minute) about yourself and why you’re interested in the role — we’d love to get to know you!

Note: All nominees must be MISC members and University of Melbourne students. All voters must be members of the club.

We look forward to seeing you at the SGM! If you have any questions about the club or the available positions, please reach out to us via email.

Kind regards,

MISC 🖤

Role Descriptions:

Education Director

Eager to deepen your cybersecurity knowledge and share it with others 🧑‍🏫? As Education Director, you'll strengthen your expertise in various cybersecurity topics, learn to present information effectively, and research and create engaging content for workshops. It’s a great way to collaborate with others to enhance cybersecurity awareness on campus!

Key responsibilities include:

• 📅Create a timeline of technical workshops and training sessions for club members
• 🌐Research and develop content for workshops, focusing on a variety of security topics
• 🎓Ensure learning material is engaging and educational for all skill levels
• 🏅Be involved in the creation of challenges to help members prepare for CTFs
• 🤝Partner with other organisations and societies to host workshops and joint training sessions

Publicity Director

Ready to make our club shine? As Publicity Director, you’ll develop your design eye, stay ahead of social media trends, and craft content that resonates with our audience 📣. You’ll learn how to promote our events effectively and maintain our club’s image, making sure we stand out and attract attention in all the right ways! 

Key responsibilities include:

• 📱Manage various social media platforms to keep members informed and engaged
• 🎨Design posts, merchandise, banners, and other promotional materials while being consistent with the club’s visual branding
• 🤳Develop and record short-form content to capture attention and drive engagement
• 📸Capture photography at events to document club activities and promote future events
• 📰Write engaging post descriptions to complement social media content
• 📢Enhance club visibility through channels such as lecture bashing, newsletters, other clubs, and relevant organisations
• ⏰Schedule posts in a timely manner, managing a content timeline to ensure consistency
• 👥Work with the publicity team to ensure the above tasks are handled effectively