The University’s Standard Form Contracts
Legal & Risk maintains a library of Standard Form Contracts for use by University staff (see below).
A Standard Form Contract is not a generic contract; the fact that it is “standard” does not mean that it will have a broad application. Each Standard Form Contract is drafted for a very specific type of arrangement and will contain the particular terms and conditions which apply to that type of arrangement. In most cases when it is used for the intended type of arrangement, only the addition of the key commercial information (such the parties’ names, the relevant dates and the payment terms) is needed. On occasion, minor amendments may need to be made. In such instances, please contact Legal & Risk on 8313 4539 to speak to one of the legal team.
The following Standard Form Contracts can be downloaded, including guidelines for their use.
| Type of Contract | Primary purpose | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Consultancy Services Agreement (short form) |
For use when engaging a consultant to undertake straightforward and low-risk consultancy services for a fee of up to $30,000. For additional resources refer to the HR website and Independent Contractor Resources page. |
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| Confidentiality Agreement (one way) |
For use when the University will be disclosing confidential information to an external party before entering into a formal relationship, for example during preliminary discussions and negotiations or when developing a joint submission for a grant application. |
Template Guidelines |
| Confidentiality Agreement (two way) |
For use when sharing confidential information with an external party before entering into a formal relationship, for example when developing a joint submission for a grant application. |
Template Guidelines |
| Guest Lecturer (Letter of Appointment) | For use when engaging a once-off guest lecturer for a fee. | |
| Copyright Consent Form (Guest Lecturer) | For use to obtain a guest lecturer/presenter’s consent for their lecture to be recorded. | |
| Copyright Consent Form (Student Material) | For use to obtain a student’s consent for the University to use the student’s material. | |
| Copyright Consent Form (Photo Release) | For use to obtain a person’s consent for a photo of them to be used by the University |
Standard Form Contracts available on request
Legal & Risk also maintains a number of other Standard Form Contracts which are available on request but which will generally require more legal guidance when being used. The following are some examples:
- Venue Usage Agreement
- Consultancy Services Agreement (long form)
- International Memorandum of Understanding
- International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Agreements
- International Staff Exchange Agreement
- International Articulation and Dual Degree Agreements
- Student Placement Agreement
Other parts of the University also maintain Standard Form Contracts relevant to their area of work, for example:
- Campus Services: leases, licences and minor works contracts
- Development & Alumni: scholarship and sponsorship agreements
- Adelaide Research and Innovation (ARI): research contracts
