| Category | Authority | Limits | Reference |
| Academic : Programs | Approve changes to guidelines, templates and checklists under the jointly conferred academic programs policy | For Higher Degree by Research programs | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Academic : Student Supervision | Determination of appeals regarding exclusion from the Register of Eligible Research Supervisors | | Policy for the Establishment of a Register of Eligible Research Supervisors https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2063/ |
| 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 : Educational and International Agreements | Approve and enter into a mutual benefit type agreement with another educational institution or other non-commercial entity | | |
| 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_DVCR.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 | 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 : Probation - Tenure and Confirmation - Academic Staff | Authority to extend probation period by 1 to 2 years | On advice of Executive Dean | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Probation - Tenure and Confirmation - Academic Staff | Determination that no period or a reduced period of probation is required | On advice of Executive Dean | 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 : Special Studies Program | Approval of accrual up to 427 days in special circumstances | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| 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 | Determination of continuation of suspension without pay in cases of misconduct | On advise of review and appeals committee | 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 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 : Intellectual Property | Appointment of arbitrator to decide matters in an IP dispute | | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| Intellectual Property : Intellectual Property | Appointment of mediator to assist in resolving an IP dispute | | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| Intellectual Property : Intellectual Property | Approval for use of University intellectual property for private purposes by a staff member | | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| Intellectual Property : Intellectual Property | Approval of confidentiality agreements and material transfer agreements relating to IP | | Authorisation - RMO F. 2003/1284-05, TRIM reference D2006/6199 |
| Intellectual Property : Intellectual Property | Reduction of an originator's portion of net revenue from the commercialisation of IP in the case of a breach of the originator's responsibilities | Following consultation with Intellectual Property Committee | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| Intellectual Property : Student IP Agreements | Authorise student confidentiality, individual research and individual project agreements | PhD and Masters by Research | Procedures - RMO F. 2006/1599-02, TRIM reference D2006/5153 |
| Research : Conflicts of Interest | Determination of what action is to be taken following the declaration of a potential conflict of interest in relation to work undertaken by a researcher | | Guidelines and Rules for Responsible Practice in Research https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?96 |
| Research : Organisational Structure | Approve major changes to a Research Centre of Research Institute | | Research Centres and Research Institutes Framework http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/984/ |
| Research : Organisational Structure | Approve the allocation of central funding to Research Centres and Research Institutes, as appropriate | | Research Centres and Research Institutes Framework http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/984/ |
| Research : Organisational Structure | Approve the initiation of a review of any Research Centre or Research Institute | | Research Centres and Research Institutes Framework http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/984/ |
| Research : Research Agreements | Authority to sign agreements relating to University involvement in research grants, research contracts and consultancies | Council approval required for a major strategic initiative or a significant commercial activitity | Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/122 |
| Research : Research Agreements | Authority to sign exchange, partnership, collaboration and affiliation research agreements and research MOUs between the University and other institutions | Council approval required for a major strategic initiative or a significant commercial activitity | Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/122 |
| Research : University Research Agreements/Outside Research Contracts | Approve all CRC applications | Advise Finance Committee | Council 3/10, 10 May 2010; Item 12 |
