The Council comprises all members of the Executive Committee plus one delegate appointed by each affiliated State Chess Association.
| President | Gary Wastell | gwastell@netspace.net.au |
| Deputy President | Bill Gletsos | |
| Vice President | Denis Jessop | |
| Vice President | Kevin Bonham | |
| Secretary | Tom Accola | |
| Treasurer | Norm Greenwood |
| NSWCA Delegate | Richard Gastineau-Hills | |
| CV Delegate | Leonid Sandler | |
| CAQ Delegate | Garvin Gray | |
| CAWA Delegate | Haydn Barber | |
| SACA Delegate | Tristrom Cooke | |
| TCA Delegate | Graham Richards | |
| ACTCA Delegate | Stephen Mugford |
From time to time the Council appoints individuals to be responsible for a variety of duties in connection with the purposes of the Federation.
| Annual Conference Convenor | Tom Accola | |
| Archivist | Paul Dunn | |
| Auditor | Ross Hamilton | |
| Aus Junior League Liaison Officer | Denis Jessop | |
| Convenor - Constitutional Subcommittee | Denis Jessop | |
| Editor Email Newsletter | Ian Rout | |
| FIDE Delegate | Phil Viner | |
| FIDE Ratings Officer | Greg Canfell | |
| Grand Prix Director | Brian Jones | |
| Medals Coordinator | Gary Wastell | |
| National Ratings Officer | Bill Gletsos | |
| National Ratings Officer | Graham Saint | |
| Olympiad Appeal Coordinator | Ian Murray | |
| Public Officer (Incorporation) | Denis Jessop | |
| Selections Coordinator (Juniors) | Weng Nian Siow | |
| Selections Director | Kevin Bonham | |
| Special Projects Officer | Brian Jones | |
| Webmaster | Russell Murray | russelllmurray@gmail.com |
The ACF Council invites inquiries from persons who may be interested in filling one or more of the following positions, which are currently vacant or occupied temporarily. Inquiries may be made by email to tomaccola@optusnet.com.au and gwastell@netspace.net.au or by phone to 0409 525 963.