| 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 Program Approval and 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 Program Approval and 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 Program Approval and 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 Quality Enhancement 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 Quality Enhancement 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 - Asset Disposal and Equipment Loans | Authorise sale, trade in, donation, disposal or destruction of plant, equipment and motor vehicle assets to the greater of the net book value or fair market value of the asset in accordance with University policy | Up to $500K per transaction | Approval form - RMO F. 2012/8562; TRIM reference D2012/111972 |
| 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 |
| Gifts and Bequests : Undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate (Coursework) Scholarships | Acceptance of gifts for Undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships | | Giving Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/56/ |
| 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 : Accelerated Salary Increment | Approve accelerated salary increment | Up to $50k within approved budget | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| Human Resources : Attraction/Retention Loading | Approve loading for the attraction of prospective staff or the retention of the existing staff member | Up to 25% of maximum base salary for the classification and no greater than $50K within the approved budget. | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| Human Resources : Broadbanding | Approve the broadbanding of a position | | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| 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 : Casual Employment - Professional | Authority to appoint casual professional staff | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2013/1010, TRIM reference D2013/17543 |
| 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 Entitlements | Approval of all types of leave, subject to Enterprise Agreement eligibility and conditions | Within entitlements and accruals | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| | Within entitlements and accruals | Workforce Management Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3243 |
| Human Resources : Leave Entitlements | Approval of period of leave without pay | | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Leave Entitlements | 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 Entitlements | 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 : Performance Bonus | Approve performance bonus | Up to $50K within approved budget | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| Human Resources : Pre-Retirement Contract | Approval of Pre-Retirement Contract | Up to and including Level D | Leaving the University Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3563/ |
| 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 : 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 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/177/ |
| Human Resources : Recruitment and Appointment | Authority to fill position without advertising | | Recruitment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/177/ |
| 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 : Responsibility Loading | Approve loading for staff members that take on additional responsibilities | Up to 25% of maximum base salary for the classification and no greater than $50K within the approved budget. | Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3543/ |
| 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 alleged misconduct | On the grounds of hardship | Leaving the University Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3563/ |
| 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 | Approve suspension at the time of the preliminary assessment | See EA 8.2.3(b) | Leaving the University Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3563/ |
| Human Resources : Unsatisfactory Performance/Misconduct | Determine continuation of the suspension of staff member without pay in cases of misconduct | EA 8.2.2 b) ii. - On advice of the Review and Appeals Committee - EA 8.1.5 c) | Leaving the University Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3563/ |
| 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 | Not Transferable | All Students Email Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?306 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authorise a change to the level of access for staff, titleholder or visitor account | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authorise all-staff emails | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authorise all-students emails | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authorise the creation of generic, casual and external visitor accounts | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to approve Peer to Peer software for lawful purposes | | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to grant visitor access to the University IT facilities and services | | 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 University's 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, title-holder or visitor account | If account holder is also a student, approval of General Manager, Student Services is also 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 title-holder, approval of Director, Human Resources is also required | IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783 |
| Information Technology : Acceptable Use of Information Technology | Authority to request examination of an account holder's use of IT facilities | | 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 |
| Scholarships : Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Agreements / Scholarship recipients | Approve Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Scholarship payments | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2013/1560, TRIM reference D2013/37133 |
| Scholarships : Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Agreements / Scholarship recipients | Approve Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Scholarship recipients | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2013/1560, TRIM reference D2013/37133 |
| Scholarships : Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Agreements / Scholarship recipients | Approve agreements pertaining to Undergraduate and Coursework Masters Scholarships | | Authority Approval Form - RMO F.2013/1560, TRIM reference D2013/37133 |
