| Category | Authority | Limits | Reference |
| Academic : Academic Credit | Approve exemptions to the application of clause 7.a of the Academic Credit Arrangements Policy relating to prior learning time limits | | Academic Credit Arrangements Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve courses available for Non-Award Study on a fee-paying basis | | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Admissions | Approve offers of admission for end-on Honours programs | | Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/227 |
| Academic : Assessment | Approve annual exemptions to Procedures 1.a.-e. and 5.b. of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy | Report exemptions annually to AMC | Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/ |
| Academic : Assessment | Approve application of Grade Scheme, rather than Mark Scheme, to course results | Report use of Grade Scheme annually to AMC | Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/ |
| Academic : Assessment | Certify final results for all courses within the Faculty/School, on advice of relevant assessment review committee | | Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/ |
| Academic : Prizes | Approval of rules for prizes, accept and reject an offer of a prize from the donor or sponsor | | Policy for the Establishment and Administration of Prizes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?106 |
| Academic : Prizes | Review and increase the minimum value of non-endowed and endowed prizes | On advice from the Executive Director, Student and Staff Services | Policy for the Establishment and Administration of Prizes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?106 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve a process for review of courses | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve cancellation of a course that has approved and publicised in University promotional material, as specified in clause 28 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | As specified in clause 28 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve exceptions to the program completion time limit requirements of clause 18 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve exemptions from the minimum structured learning requirements of clause 23 of the Coursework Academic Programs Academic Policy | Provided there are sound pedagogical reasons, and exemptions reported to ULTC | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve exemptions from the student work load requirements of clause 24 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Provided there are sound pedagogical reasons, and exemptions reported to ULTC | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve minor changes to existing academic programs, and consequential changes to Academic Program Rules | Authority to change rules pursuant to delegation from Council | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669; see also Council 7/10, Item 14 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve minor course changes within the Academic Program Rules | | Minutes of Council Meeting held 12 June 1992, Item 16, Report of the Senior Management Group on Delegations. Authority Approval Form - RMO F. 2003/1284-05, TRIM reference D2007/778 |
| 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 processes for the assessment of currency of University of Adelaide courses completed more than 10 years ago, as per clause 18.c.1. | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Academic : Programs | Approve variations to the applicable Academic Program Rules for an individual student in accordance with clause 17 | As set out in clause 17 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | 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 | Approval of re-enrolment of a student deemed to have made unsatisfactory academic progress | On the advice of the Faculty Academic Progress Committee | Unsatisfactory Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/ |
| 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 |
| Finance : Procurement - Expenditure | Authority to commit or incur expenditure and authorise payment for expenditure of goods and services within the approved budget | $200,000 | Purchasing and Accounts Payable Delegations https://www.adelaide.edu.au/finance/docs/policy/index_APD.html#top |
| 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 - Motor Vehicles | Authorise use of University vehicles (other than as part of a salary package) within University policy and guidelines: for vehicles on asset register of budget unit or otherwise paid for by budget unit | | Motor Vehicle Insurance and Operation Procedure https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?698 |
| 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 : Gifts and Bequests | Approval of a restricted gift, bequest or sponsorship (ie. one that has a designated area, project or priority for the use of the gift or support) | | The University of Adelaide Gifts, Bequests and Sponsorship Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?56 |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Approval of all Clinical, Affiliate, Adjunct, Visiting or Field/Visiting titles. Associate titles (including the addition of Honorary, in the case of Visiting Research Fellows) in their unit. Approval of extension or cessation of titles | Up to Level D | Conferral of Honorary Roles Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/118/ |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Approval of appointment of Discipline Head | On advice from the Head of School | Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/134/ |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Approval of promotion for title holders at all levels other than Level E | | Promotions Guidelines (Academic Staff and Titleholders) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/148 |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Approval of provision of air-fares at the lowest available cost for appointee to fixed-term academic position | | Recruitment Policy & Guidelines http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?177 |
| Human Resources : Academic Appointments and Promotions | Authorisation of promotion to Levels B and C, and for titleholders, to Level D | | Promotions Policy (Academic Staff and Titleholders) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/111/ |
| 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 confirm that academic staff members at levels A - D be appointed on a continuing basis | | 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 Discipline Head positions | | Recruitment Policy https://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 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 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 : 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 | Approval for former staff members to use teaching materials which they created while employed at the University in subsequent employment with another employer | | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| Intellectual Property : Intellectual Property | Approval for staff members and former staff members to use teaching materials for publication and other academic purposes | | Intellectual Property Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1263 |
| 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 |
| Organisational Structure : Restructuring | Approval of minor organisational structural changes, including changes in nomenclature and closure of cost centres | | University Management Organisation Structure. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/opq/orgstructure/ |
| Research : Organisational Structure | Approve the establishment and disestablishment of Faculty Research Units or Groups | | 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 for which they are responsible | | Research Centres and Research Institutes Framework http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/984/ |
