| Category | Authority | Limits | Reference |
| Academic : Academic Credit | Approve additional circumstances when cross-institutional study may be approved under clause 4.b. | | Academic Credit Arrangements Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203 |
| Academic : Academic Credit | Approve exemptions from the Credit Arrangements Policy on educational grounds | Transitional: authority expires 31 December 2012 | Academic Credit Arrangements Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203 |
| Academic : Academic Credit | Approve extension or removal of exemption from application of policy to the MBBS and BDS programs | | Academic Credit Arrangements Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203 |
| Academic : Academic Credit | Approve variations to the level at which credit for prior completed VET study is given, at the request of an Executive Dean. | Transitional: authority expires 31 December 2012 | Academic Credit Arrangements Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve a limit on the number of places in individual courses | In consultation with Executive Deans | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve all eligibility criteria for all coursework programs, including any special admission schemes, and approve equivalence of other qualifications or experience to approved admissions criteria | On recommendation of Coursework Entry Committee, acting on behalf of Academic Board | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve conditions attached to offers of admission | On recommendation of Coursework Entry Committee | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve exemptions for individuals from admission requirements | | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve offer of admission based on special entry schemes | | Disability Entry Guidelines https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?589 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve offers of admission for coursework academic programs (except end-on Honours programs) | In consultation with Faculty Executive Deans | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve prerequisites for courses in the commencing year of a program, and/or standard of achievement in prerequisites | On recommendation of Coursework Entry Committee, on behalf of Academic Board | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve quotas and/or sub-quotas for entry into each coursework academic program in each admission round | In consultation with Faculty Executive Deans | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve timing of admission rounds for some or all coursework academic programs | | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve variations to approved eligibility criteria for individual students in exceptional circumstances | | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Assessment | Approve changes to the Modified Arrangements Procedures | | Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedures https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/ |
| Academic : Assessment | Approve exemptions from the application of part or all of this policy for programs or courses | Exemptions must be reported to Assessment Monitoring Committee | Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedures https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/ |
| Academic : Assessment | Award Scholarships | | Coursework Scholarships Committee https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?632 |
| Academic : Assessment | Award Teaching Prizes | | University Learning and Teaching Committee http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?629 |
| Academic : Enrolment and progression | Approve student loans between $2,000 and $5,000 in exceptional circumstances | Up to $5,000 | Student Loan Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1443/ |
| Academic : Enrolment and progression | Authority to waive outstanding tuition/administration debts and/or debts related to Other Accommodation Fees | In exceptional circumstances | Student Debtor Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?682 |
| Academic : Enrolment and progression | Vary tuition fee charge for an individual student, in exceptional circumstances, on advice of Executive Dean or Dean of Graduate Studies | | Fees for Award Programs and Courses Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2883/ |
| Academic : Prizes | Approval of all Faculty nominations for University Medals | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2009/380-02; TRIM reference D2010/153674 |
| Academic : Prizes | Approval of substantial changes to the University Medals process | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2009/380-02; TRIM reference D2010/153674 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve a variation to the number of partner institutions involved in a jointly conferred academic award | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Academic : Programs | Approve changes to guidelines, templates and checklists under the jointly conferred academic programs policy | For coursework programs | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Academic : Programs | Approve fees to be charged for jointly conferred academic programs | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Academic : Programs | Approve nomenclature principles for academic programs | On recommendation of Academic Board, following Program Approval Committee recommendation | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve nomenclature principles for courses | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve partner institutions for jointly conferred academic awards | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Academic : Programs | Approve processes for approval of new courses and course changes | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve the Course Profile template and completion timelines | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Close an academic program due to low enrolments | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Specify the duties of Course Coordinators | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Specify the duties of program management committees and Program Coordinators | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Reviews of Grades and Appeals | Authorise changes to Student Grievance Resolution Process | | Student Grievance Resolution Process http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/ |
| Academic : Temporary Protection Visas | Allocation of Temporary Protection Visa access to eligible applicants | In consultation with relevant Executive Dean | Temporary Protection Visa Access Scheme https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?607 |
| Capital Expenditure : Capital Expenditure (excluding CMP & Major Projects) | Approve budgeted Capital Expenditure | Up to $100,000 | Capital Expenditure Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?27 |
| Educational and International Agreements : Access to University Facilities | Approve an agreement under which affiliated educational, research or support organisations gain access to the facilities of the University | | |
| Educational and International Agreements : Articulation Agreements | Enter into an articulation agreement with another educational institution both domestic and international | | |
| Educational and International Agreements : Educational and International Agreements | Approve and enter into a mutual benefit type agreement with another educational institution or other non-commercial entity | | |
| Educational and International Agreements : International Students | Enter into academic agreements with educational providers with respect to admission of international students to the University | | |
| Educational and International Agreements : Overseas Agency Agreements | Enter into agreements with overseas agents with respect to international student recruitment activities or other overseas agency arrangements | | |
| Educational and International Agreements : Student Participation with an External Body | Approve an agreement with an external organisation for the purposes of providing clinical or other experience for students as a part of their course | | |
| Finance : Procurement - Expenditure | Authority to commit or incur expenditure and authorise payment for expenditure of goods and services within the approved budget | $500,000 | Purchasing and Accounts Payable Delegations https://www.adelaide.edu.au/finance/docs/policy/secure/Expenditure_DVCA.pdf |
| Finance : Procurement - Motor Vehicles | Approval of motor vehicle purchases or leases | | Motor Vehicle Procurement and Disposal Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?105 |
| Finance : Procurement - Purchase cards | Approval of issue of University credit cards | | Credit Card Policy & Procedures http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2743/ |
| Finance : Procurement - Purchase cards | Authority to withdraw or cancel University credit card | | Credit Card Policy & Procedures http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2743/ |
| Finance : Write-off of Inventory | Approve write-off of inventory | up to and including $50K | Authority Approval Form - RMO F. 2003/1284-06; TRIM reference D2008/16396 |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Approval of appropriate program of teaching development for new academic staff, including exemptions | | Teaching Development for New Academic Staff Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1146/ |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Authority to appoint academic staff Levels A-D, including approval for advertisement, selection criteria and further particulars, and composition of selection committee | Levels A-D | Recruitment Policy & Guidelines http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?177 |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Authority to fill position without advertising | In consultation with the General Manager, Human Resources. | Recruitment Policy & Guidelines http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?177 |
| Human Resources : Casual Conversion - Professional Staff | Approval for conversion to non-casual position | In accordance with Enterprise Agreement | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Casual Employment - Academic | Authority to appoint casual academic staff | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2008/254, TRIM reference D2011/90827 |
| Human Resources : Health Safety and Wellbeing | Approval of 'High' residual risk activities, in accordance with HSW Handbook | If travel to a 'High' risk destination then authority required by Vice-Chancellor and President | Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/153/ |
| Human Resources : Health Safety and Wellbeing | Approval of Faculty/Division/School/Branch activities where required in the HSW Handbook | | Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/153/ |
| Human Resources : Leave | Approval of all types of leave, subject to the Collective Agreement conditions and leave policies | | Notification of Absence Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?171 |
| Human Resources : Leave | Approval of period of leave without pay | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Leave | Approval of period of long service leave in the absence of 6 months written notice | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Leave | Approval of proportional increase in annual leave for staff required to work outside ordinary hours of duty | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Outside Employment | Approval (or revocation) of engagement in outside employment - general staff | | Work Outside the University (Professional Staff) Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/121/ |
| Human Resources : Outside Employment | Approve applications to undertake directorships of a company or incorporated society, which are outside the staff member's normal employment or on behalf of the University | | Work Outside the University (Professional Staff) Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/121/ |
| Human Resources : Pre-Retirement Contract | Approval of pre-retirement contract | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Professional Staff Appointments | Approval of Broadbanding position | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2008/254, TRIM reference D2011/90827 |
| Human Resources : Professional Staff Appointments | Authority to appoint general staff including approval for advertisement, selection criteria and further particulars, and composition of selection committee | | Recruitment Policy & Guidelines http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?177 |
| Human Resources : Recruitment and Appointment | Approve recruitment and appointment to vacant continuing/fixed term positions, including the approval for advertisements, selection criteria, position description, and composition of appointment committees | Within approved budget, academic levels A-D | Recruitment Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/177 |
| Human Resources : Recruitment and Appointment | Authority to fill position without advertising | | Recruitment Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/177 |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Approval of Higher Duties Allowance | | Responsibility Loading Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1907/ |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Approval of loading for additional responsibilites | Up to $50K within approved budget | Responsibility Loading Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1907/ |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Approval of monetary rewards | Up to $50K within approved budget | Rewards and Recognition Framework Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1903/ |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Approve loading for the attraction of prospective staff or the retention of existing staff | Up to 25% of salary, but no greater than $50K within approved budget | Attraction/Retention Loading Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1906/ |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Authority to approve an accelerated increment | Up to $50K within approved budget | Salary Increment Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1905/ |
| Human Resources : Remuneration | Authority to award a bonus payment | Up to $50K within approved budget | Bonus Payment Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1904/ |
| Human Resources : Staff Development | Approval of Special Studies Leave for Academic Staff | | Special Studies Program http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?130 |
| Human Resources : Staff Development | Approval of exemption from attendance at teaching development program for new Academic Staff | | Teaching Development for New Academic Staff Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1146/ |
| Human Resources : Staff Development | Approval of teaching development program for new Academic Staff | | Teaching Development for New Academic Staff Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1146/ |
| Human Resources : Staff Development | Approval of time off, with or without pay, for study purposes for general staff | | Staff Development Time Off for Study for General Staff Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1147/ |
| Human Resources : Travel | Approval of All Travel | International travel to direct reports only; and business class travel by a University traveller | Travel and Entertainment Policy and Procedures http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2723/ |
| Human Resources : Unsatisfactory Performance/Misconduct | Approval of payment of salary to staff member suspended without pay for misconduct | On grounds of hardship | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Unsatisfactory Performance/Misconduct | Resolution of disputes | In accordance with Collective Agreement | Complaints by Staff Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1703/ |
| Human Resources : Voluntary Flexible Work Arrangements | Approve voluntary flexible work arrangements, subject to the conditions of the Enterprise Agreement | On recommendation of Supervisor | Workforce Management Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3243 |
| Human Resources : Workplace Modifications | Approve workplace modifications to the value of $1,000 | On recommendation of Supervisor | Workforce Management Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3243 |
| Information Management : All-student emails | Approve content of all-student emails | NT | All Students Email Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?306 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to grant visitor access to the University IT facilities | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to immediately suspend or disconnect any account or IT facility based on an immediate threat to the IT infrastructure or security | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to order the immediate suspension or termination of a staff, titleholder or visitor account | If account holder is a student, approval of General Manager, Student Services is required | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to order the immediate suspension or termination of a student account | If account holder is also a staff member or titleholder, approval of Director, Human Resources is required | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Security | Authority to request that the use of University IT facilities be monitored | | Guidelines on Copyright for Music and Video Files http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?623 |
| Intellectual Property : Student IP Agreements | Authorise student confidentiality, individual research and individual project agreements | Honours and Coursework Masters | Procedures - RMO F. 2006/1599-02, TRIM reference D2006/5153 |
